Wortley Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
Wortley Arms 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
The rating dates from 20 February 2025, 16 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: Wortley Arms, Sheffield Road, S35 7DB
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Wortley Arms 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% | ← Wortley Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Wortley Arms 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 Wortley Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countess Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Frinkle Green B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Belly Busters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Jungle Monkeys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Cellar 41 Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Lees House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2023 |
| Ascona Retail Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Green Moor Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2013 |
Questions about Wortley Arms
What is Wortley Arms's food hygiene rating?
Wortley Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 20 February 2025.
Is Wortley Arms 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 Wortley Arms last inspected?
Wortley Arms was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 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 Wortley Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wortley Arms compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Wortley Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Wortley Arms 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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