Penistone St John The Baptist CEVA Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnsley
Penistone St John The Baptist CEVA Primary School 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
The rating dates from 10 March 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: Catering Services St John The Baptist Church Of England Infant School, Chapelfield Lane, S36 6FS
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Penistone St John The Baptist CEVA Primary School 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% | ← Penistone St John The Baptist CEVA Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Penistone St John The Baptist CEVA Primary School 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 Penistone St John The Baptist CEVA Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John The Baptist Junior School - Kitchen School/college/university | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Buckingham Care Home Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| CampActive Penistone Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Penistone Youth Centre Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Cafe Creme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Yo! To Go Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Penistone St John The Baptist CEVA Primary School
What is Penistone St John The Baptist CEVA Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Penistone St John The Baptist CEVA Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Penistone St John The Baptist CEVA Primary School 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 Penistone St John The Baptist CEVA Primary School last inspected?
Penistone St John The Baptist CEVA Primary School was last inspected on 10 March 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 Penistone St John The Baptist CEVA Primary School?
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 Penistone St John The Baptist CEVA Primary School compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Penistone St John The Baptist CEVA Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Penistone St John The Baptist CEVA Primary School 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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