The Boatmans Rest food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
The Boatmans Rest holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 August 2025, 10 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: Boatmans Rest, Edmunds Road, S70 4TD
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Boatmans Rest sits behind roughly 1,344 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ← The Boatmans Rest | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Boatmans Rest 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 Boatmans Rest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow W M C Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Central Family Hub Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Anchor Hanover Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Ariya Neuro Care Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| 5ives Community Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Butterbeanz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Barnsley Central W.M.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
Questions about The Boatmans Rest
What is The Boatmans Rest's food hygiene rating?
The Boatmans Rest has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnsley Council on 19 August 2025.
Is The Boatmans Rest safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Boatmans Rest last inspected?
The Boatmans Rest was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 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 Boatmans Rest?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Boatmans Rest compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while The Boatmans Rest holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects The Boatmans Rest 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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