Penistone Paramount food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnsley
Penistone Paramount holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 9 May 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: Penistone Paramount Cinema, Shrewsbury Road, S36 6DY
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Penistone Paramount 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% | ← Penistone Paramount | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Penistone Paramount 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 Penistone Paramount, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harringtons Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| St John's Open Doors Project Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Busy Bees Penistone Caring Premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Penistone Country Market Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Penistone Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| The Arthouse Cafe, Deli & Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Penistone Beer Shop Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Wards Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Penistone Paramount
What is Penistone Paramount's food hygiene rating?
Penistone Paramount has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnsley Council on 9 May 2018.
Is Penistone Paramount 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Penistone Paramount last inspected?
Penistone Paramount was last inspected on 9 May 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 Penistone Paramount?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penistone Paramount compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while Penistone Paramount holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Penistone Paramount 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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