Co-op Penistone food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Barnsley
Co-op Penistone holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 June 2018, more than 8 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: Coop Supermarket, 26 Market Street, S36 6BZ
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Co-op Penistone 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% | ← Co-op Penistone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Co-op Penistone 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 Co-op Penistone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Holme Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Kurdistan Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Spread Eagle Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| The Old Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2015 |
| Penistone Tap and Brewhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| EB Price and Son Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2011 |
| Joseph Cliff Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2018 |
Questions about Co-op Penistone
What is Co-op Penistone's food hygiene rating?
Co-op Penistone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 8 June 2018.
Is Co-op Penistone 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Co-op Penistone last inspected?
Co-op Penistone was last inspected on 8 June 2018, more than 8 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 Co-op Penistone?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Co-op Penistone compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Co-op Penistone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Co-op Penistone 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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