West Street food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Barnsley
West Street holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the care premises that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 June 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.
Only 4% of rated food businesses in Barnsley score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Barnsley ratings →
Address: 36 West Street, S73 8LA
How this rating has changed
West Street has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 16 June 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 June 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
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
A 2 is rare: only 20 of 1,633 rated places in Barnsley score this low, about one in 82. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,353 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ← West Street | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 West Street the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to West Street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Monkies Caring Premises | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Forward Steps Caring Premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| American Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Brothers Convenience Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| China Lantern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Conservative & Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Erica's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
Questions about West Street
What is West Street's food hygiene rating?
West Street has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Barnsley Council on 16 June 2026.
Is West Street safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The care premises is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was West Street last inspected?
West Street was last inspected on 16 June 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 West Street?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Street compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,633 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while West Street holds a 2. 20 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects West Street 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Barnsley, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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West Street is one of 99 rated food businesses in Wombwell. See every hygiene rating in Wombwell →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.barnsley.gov.uk
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