Lindhurst Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Barnsley
Lindhurst Lodge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 May 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: Lindhurst Lodge, Lindhurst Road, S71 3DD
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Lindhurst Lodge sits behind roughly 1,344 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ← Lindhurst Lodge | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Lindhurst Lodge 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 Lindhurst Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athersley Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Athersley Community Association and Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Newstead Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Booze Brother's Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Athersley North Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Ad Astra Barnsley CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Care Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Lindhurst Lodge
What is Lindhurst Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Lindhurst Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnsley Council on 6 May 2026.
Is Lindhurst Lodge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lindhurst Lodge last inspected?
Lindhurst Lodge was last inspected on 6 May 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 Lindhurst Lodge?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lindhurst Lodge compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while Lindhurst Lodge holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Lindhurst Lodge 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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