Darton Primary School - Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnsley
Darton Primary School - Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Darton Primary School - Kitchen was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Catering Services Darton Primary School, Station Road, S75 5AD
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Darton Primary School - Kitchen 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% | ← Darton Primary School - Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Darton Primary School - Kitchen 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 Darton Primary School - Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chens Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Coop Darton Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Casa Vigo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Blu's Towngate Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Appleyards Sandwich Shop Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Compass @ Wellgate Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Chapel View Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about Darton Primary School - Kitchen
What is Darton Primary School - Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Darton Primary School - Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Darton Primary School - Kitchen 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darton Primary School - Kitchen last inspected?
Darton Primary School - Kitchen was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Darton Primary School - Kitchen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Darton Primary School - Kitchen compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Darton Primary School - Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Darton Primary School - Kitchen 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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