Barnsley Central W.M.C. food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
Barnsley Central W.M.C. 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 21 February 2026, 4 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: Barnsley Central Wmc, Birk Avenue, S70 3AL
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Barnsley Central W.M.C. 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% | ← Barnsley Central W.M.C. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Barnsley Central W.M.C. 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 Barnsley Central W.M.C., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterbeanz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| 5ives Community Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| B & M Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Chico's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Atlantic Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2015 |
| Central Family Hub Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| B&M Homestore Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Barnsley Central W.M.C.
What is Barnsley Central W.M.C.'s food hygiene rating?
Barnsley Central W.M.C. has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 21 February 2026.
Is Barnsley Central W.M.C. 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 Barnsley Central W.M.C. last inspected?
Barnsley Central W.M.C. was last inspected on 21 February 2026, 4 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 Barnsley Central W.M.C.?
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 Barnsley Central W.M.C. compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Barnsley Central W.M.C. is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Barnsley Central W.M.C. 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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