The New Inn Penistone food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
The New Inn Penistone holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The New Inn Penistone was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: New Inn, Bridge Street, S36 7AH
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts The New Inn Penistone 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% | ← The New Inn Penistone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The New Inn Penistone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Pub/bar/nightclub | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Bridge End Garage Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Bridge End Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Taste Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 December 2025 |
| Ti Amo Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| All is Good Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Generations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about The New Inn Penistone
What is The New Inn Penistone's food hygiene rating?
The New Inn Penistone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 29 May 2026.
Is The New Inn Penistone 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The New Inn Penistone last inspected?
The New Inn Penistone was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
How does The New Inn Penistone compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and The New Inn Penistone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects The New Inn Penistone 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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The New Inn Penistone is one of 54 rated food businesses in Penistone. See every hygiene rating in Penistone →
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