RSPB Old Moor Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnsley
RSPB Old Moor Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2025, 8 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: Gannets Cafe Old Moor Wetland Centre, Old Moor Lane, S73 0YF
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts RSPB Old Moor Cafe 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% | ← RSPB Old Moor Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 RSPB Old Moor Cafe 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 RSPB Old Moor Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Products Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2021 |
| Coffee St Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Cortonwood Community Comeback Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Dil Bros. Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Cafe G's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Annie Jayne's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| DNA Meals Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2020 |
Questions about RSPB Old Moor Cafe
What is RSPB Old Moor Cafe's food hygiene rating?
RSPB Old Moor Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 14 October 2025.
Is RSPB Old Moor Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was RSPB Old Moor Cafe last inspected?
RSPB Old Moor Cafe was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 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 RSPB Old Moor Cafe?
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 RSPB Old Moor Cafe compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and RSPB Old Moor Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects RSPB Old Moor Cafe 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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