Andy's News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnsley
Andy's News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 2 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 18 Barnsley Road, S63 9NF
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Andy's News 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% | ← Andy's News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Andy's News 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 Andy's News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| China Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Clay Oven Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Goldthorpe Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Golden Nugget Wmc Pub/bar/nightclub | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Chicktopia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Dearneside Motor Company Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Fish Fella's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Andy's News
What is Andy's News's food hygiene rating?
Andy's News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnsley Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Andy's News 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Andy's News last inspected?
Andy's News was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Andy's News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Andy's News compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while Andy's News holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Andy's News 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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