Joseph Locke Primary School - Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnsley
Joseph Locke 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: Joseph Locke Primary School - Kitchen was inspected on 25 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Catering Services Joseph Locke Primary School, Shaw Street, S70 6JL
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Joseph Locke 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% | ← Joseph Locke 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 Joseph Locke 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 Joseph Locke Primary School - Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-op Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
| Blackburn's Cakes Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2018 |
| Bennetts Bites Locke Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Barnsley & District Trades Council Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2015 |
| Barnsley Recovery Connections Good Food Pantry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Agnes Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Barnsley YMCA Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Che Bar & Coco Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
Questions about Joseph Locke Primary School - Kitchen
What is Joseph Locke Primary School - Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Joseph Locke Primary School - Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 25 June 2026.
Is Joseph Locke 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 Joseph Locke Primary School - Kitchen last inspected?
Joseph Locke Primary School - Kitchen was last inspected on 25 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 Joseph Locke 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 Joseph Locke 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 Joseph Locke Primary School - Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Joseph Locke 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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