Top Shop Carlton food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnsley
Top Shop Carlton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 64 Wood Lane, S71 3JJ
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Top Shop Carlton 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% | ← Top Shop Carlton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Top Shop Carlton 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 Top Shop Carlton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Village WMC & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
| Carlton Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Brobot Petroleum Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Care Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bartlett Mitchell ltd (BM Caterers) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Albions Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Top Shop Carlton
What is Top Shop Carlton's food hygiene rating?
Top Shop Carlton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Top Shop Carlton 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Top Shop Carlton last inspected?
Top Shop Carlton was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 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 Top Shop Carlton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Top Shop Carlton compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Top Shop Carlton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Top Shop Carlton 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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