Brierley Playmates Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Barnsley
Brierley Playmates Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: Brierley Community Pavilion, Holgate View, S72 9HN
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Brierley Playmates Pre-School 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% | ← Brierley Playmates Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Brierley Playmates Pre-School 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 Brierley Playmates Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Off Licence and General Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Huberys Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Bains Premier News Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Community Unit For The Elderly Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Hemsworth Food Pantry Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2022 |
| Go Local Extra (Shafton Costcutter) Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Impact Food Group t/a Hutchison Catering Ltd @ Shafton Primary School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Brierley Playmates Pre-School
What is Brierley Playmates Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Brierley Playmates Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Brierley Playmates Pre-School 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brierley Playmates Pre-School last inspected?
Brierley Playmates Pre-School was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 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 Brierley Playmates Pre-School?
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 Brierley Playmates Pre-School compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Brierley Playmates Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Brierley Playmates Pre-School 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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