Oakwell Sandwich food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Barnsley
Oakwell Sandwich holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 September 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: Oakwell House, 72 Pontefract Road, S71 1EZ
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Oakwell Sandwich sits behind roughly 1,344 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ← Oakwell Sandwich | |
| 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 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 Oakwell Sandwich 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 Oakwell Sandwich, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley East Dene Wmc Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Barnsley Football Club Farmers/growers | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Barn-Z Fisheries/Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bettalives Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Beacon South Yorkshire Support Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Beth's Corner Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Age UK Barnsley Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Oakwell Sandwich
What is Oakwell Sandwich's food hygiene rating?
Oakwell Sandwich has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnsley Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Oakwell Sandwich safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oakwell Sandwich last inspected?
Oakwell Sandwich was last inspected on 24 September 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 Oakwell Sandwich?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oakwell Sandwich compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while Oakwell Sandwich holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Oakwell Sandwich 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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