Clay Oven food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Barnsley
Clay Oven 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 13 November 2025, 7 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: 65 Doncaster Road, S63 9HJ
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Clay Oven 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% | ← Clay Oven | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Clay Oven 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 Clay Oven, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldthorpe Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Golden Nugget Wmc Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Chicktopia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Goldthorpe Reform W M C Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| China Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Fish Fella's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Dearneside Motor Company Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about Clay Oven
What is Clay Oven's food hygiene rating?
Clay Oven has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 13 November 2025.
Is Clay Oven 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 Clay Oven last inspected?
Clay Oven was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 7 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 Clay Oven?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Clay Oven compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Clay Oven is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Clay Oven 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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