Sun Mei food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Barnsley
Sun Mei 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 18 September 2025, 9 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: 136 Blacker Road, S75 6DB
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Sun Mei 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% | ← Sun Mei | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sun Mei 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 Sun Mei, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Against The Grain One Stop Gluten Free Shop Retailers - other | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Chapel View Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| C Birkinshaw Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Appleyards Sandwich Shop Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Blu's Towngate Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Casa Vigo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
Questions about Sun Mei
What is Sun Mei's food hygiene rating?
Sun Mei has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Sun Mei 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 Sun Mei last inspected?
Sun Mei was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 Sun Mei?
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 Sun Mei compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Sun Mei is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Sun Mei 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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