Dot's Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnsley
Dot's Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2025, 16 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: 86 Old Mill Lane, S71 1PS
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Dot's Shop 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% | ← Dot's Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Dot's Shop 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 Dot's Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2014 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bucks@Church Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Cafe Creme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Bar Ruelle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Best Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
Questions about Dot's Shop
What is Dot's Shop's food hygiene rating?
Dot's Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 25 February 2025.
Is Dot's Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dot's Shop last inspected?
Dot's Shop was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 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 Dot's Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dot's Shop compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Dot's Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Dot's Shop 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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