The Community Fridge at the Cabin food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnsley
The Community Fridge at the Cabin 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 15 December 2023, 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 King Street, S74 9JP
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Community Fridge at the Cabin 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% | ← The Community Fridge at the Cabin | |
| 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 The Community Fridge at the Cabin 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 The Community Fridge at the Cabin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Shop Hoyland Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Flox Creative Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Autentico Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Beggar And Gentleman Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Belmont WMC & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
Questions about The Community Fridge at the Cabin
What is The Community Fridge at the Cabin's food hygiene rating?
The Community Fridge at the Cabin has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnsley Council on 15 December 2023.
Is The Community Fridge at the Cabin 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 The Community Fridge at the Cabin last inspected?
The Community Fridge at the Cabin was last inspected on 15 December 2023, 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 The Community Fridge at the Cabin?
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 The Community Fridge at the Cabin compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while The Community Fridge at the Cabin holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects The Community Fridge at the Cabin 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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