Umar's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Barnsley
Umar's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Umar's was inspected on 25 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Barnsley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Barnsley ratings →
Address: Unit 1 Laithes Lane Shopping Centre, Laithes Lane, S71 3AD
How this rating has changed
Umar's has improved: it was rated 1 before its inspection on 25 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 August 2026 | 1 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Umar's among the 1,353 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 | 1,353 | 83% | ← Umar's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 254 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Umar's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booze Brother's Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Ad Astra Barnsley CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Athersley South Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Athersley Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Athersley North Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Newstead Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Athersley Community Association and Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Carlton & Smithies Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about Umar's
What is Umar's's food hygiene rating?
Umar's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 25 August 2026.
Is Umar's 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Umar's last inspected?
Umar's was last inspected on 25 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
How does Umar's compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,633 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Umar's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Umar's 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Umar's is one of 25 rated food businesses in Athersley South. See every hygiene rating in Athersley South →
Barnsley inspects and rates 1,887 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Barnsley →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.barnsley.gov.uk
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