Spencer Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
Spencer 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
This is a fresh result: Spencer Arms was inspected on 21 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: Spencer Arms, 21 Church Street, S75 4HL
How this rating has changed
Spencer Arms was re-inspected on 21 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 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 Spencer Arms 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% | ← Spencer Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spencer Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cawthorne Antique Centre Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Beatson House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
| Cawthorne Village Store & Tea Room Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Cawthorne C of E Primary School School/college/university | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Cawthorne Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Cawthorne Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2011 |
| Cannon Hall Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| JV Catering Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Spencer Arms
What is Spencer Arms's food hygiene rating?
Spencer Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Spencer 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 Spencer Arms last inspected?
Spencer Arms was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
How does Spencer Arms compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,633 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Spencer Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Spencer 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Spencer Arms is one of 15 rated food businesses in Cawthorne. See every hygiene rating in Cawthorne →
Barnsley inspects and rates 1,887 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Barnsley →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.barnsley.gov.uk
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