Go Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnsley
Go Local holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Go Local was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Central Stores, Birk Avenue, S70 3AQ
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Go Local sits behind roughly 1,487 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ← Go Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Go Local 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 Go Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterbeanz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Barnsley Central W.M.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
| 5ives Community Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| B & M Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Central Family Hub Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Atlantic Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2015 |
| B&M Homestore Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Go Local
What is Go Local's food hygiene rating?
Go Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Barnsley Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Go Local safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Go Local last inspected?
Go Local was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Go Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Go Local compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while Go Local holds a 3. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Go Local 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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