Smith's Fruit Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnsley
Smith's Fruit Stores 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
This is a fresh result: Smith's Fruit Stores was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 44 High Street, S73 8BH
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Smith's Fruit Stores 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% | ← Smith's Fruit Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Smith's Fruit Stores 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 Smith's Fruit Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers Convenience Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| China Lantern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Conservative & Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Erica's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Bruce Mckendrick Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2012 |
| Anglers Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Cheeky Monkies Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Smith's Fruit Stores
What is Smith's Fruit Stores's food hygiene rating?
Smith's Fruit Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Smith's Fruit Stores 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 Smith's Fruit Stores last inspected?
Smith's Fruit Stores was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Smith's Fruit Stores?
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 Smith's Fruit Stores compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Smith's Fruit Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Smith's Fruit Stores 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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