Furnace Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
Furnace Inn 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
The rating dates from 29 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Furnace Inn, 163 Milton Road, S74 9BG
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Furnace Inn 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% | ← Furnace Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Furnace Inn 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 Furnace Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyes Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Belmont WMC & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
| Flox Creative Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Community Shop Hoyland Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Autentico Other catering premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Beggar And Gentleman Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Furnace Inn
What is Furnace Inn's food hygiene rating?
Furnace Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Furnace Inn 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 Furnace Inn last inspected?
Furnace Inn was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Furnace Inn?
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 Furnace Inn compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Furnace Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Furnace Inn 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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