Abbey Fisheries food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Barnsley
Abbey Fisheries holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 April 2026, 2 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: 234 Pontefract Road, S71 5PN
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Abbey Fisheries 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% | ← Abbey Fisheries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Abbey Fisheries 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 Abbey Fisheries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Grange Community Centre Other catering premises | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bettalives Lundwood Food Pantry Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Blossom Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2015 |
| Bistro at the Pocket Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Atlantic Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Bailey's Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
Questions about Abbey Fisheries
What is Abbey Fisheries's food hygiene rating?
Abbey Fisheries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Abbey Fisheries 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbey Fisheries last inspected?
Abbey Fisheries was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Abbey Fisheries?
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 Abbey Fisheries compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Abbey Fisheries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Abbey Fisheries 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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