The Mill of the Black Monks food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
The Mill of the Black Monks holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Mill of the Black Monks was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Barnsley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Barnsley ratings →
Address: The Old Mill, Grange Lane, S71 5QF
How this rating has changed
The Mill of the Black Monks was re-inspected on 9 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts The Mill of the Black Monks among the 1,353 places in Barnsley holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,353 | 83% | ← The Mill of the Black Monks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 254 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Mill of the Black Monks none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Mill of the Black Monks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Burton Grange Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Abbey Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Chico's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bettalives Lundwood Food Pantry Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Atlantic Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| B & M Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2026 |
Questions about The Mill of the Black Monks
What is The Mill of the Black Monks's food hygiene rating?
The Mill of the Black Monks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 9 July 2026.
Is The Mill of the Black Monks safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mill of the Black Monks last inspected?
The Mill of the Black Monks was last inspected on 9 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mill of the Black Monks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mill of the Black Monks compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,633 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and The Mill of the Black Monks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects The Mill of the Black Monks and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.barnsley.gov.uk
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