The Old Bakery food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
The Old Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2025, 9 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: Fosters Bakery, 16 Blacker Road, S75 6BW
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts The Old Bakery 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% | ← The Old Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Old Bakery 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 Old Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Against The Grain One Stop Gluten Free Shop Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| C Birkinshaw Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Chapel View Residential Home Caring Premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Appleyards Sandwich Shop Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Blu's Towngate Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Compass @ Wellgate Primary School School/college/university | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Aqua Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about The Old Bakery
What is The Old Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Old Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 10 October 2025.
Is The Old Bakery 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Bakery last inspected?
The Old Bakery was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 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 The Old Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Bakery compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects The Old Bakery 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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