The Victorian Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnsley
The Victorian Tea Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 12 The Arcade, S70 2QN
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts The Victorian Tea Rooms among the 1,344 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 | 1,344 | 83% | ← The Victorian Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 282 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 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 Victorian Tea Rooms 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 Victorian Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Velvet Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Annie Murrays Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Butterfields Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Best Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Bar Ruelle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Coffee Boy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Bluu Barr Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2018 |
| Bistro Romanos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
Questions about The Victorian Tea Rooms
What is The Victorian Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
The Victorian Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 19 September 2025.
Is The Victorian Tea Rooms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Victorian Tea Rooms last inspected?
The Victorian Tea Rooms was last inspected on 19 September 2025, 9 months 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 Victorian Tea Rooms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Victorian Tea Rooms compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and The Victorian Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects The Victorian Tea Rooms 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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