Monk Bretton Working Mens Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
Monk Bretton Working Mens Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 January 2026, 5 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: Monk Bretton Working Mens Club, Cross Street, S71 2EP
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Monk Bretton Working Mens Club sits behind roughly 1,344 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ← Monk Bretton Working Mens Club | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Monk Bretton Working Mens Club 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 Monk Bretton Working Mens Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Bailey's Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Burton Road Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Barnsley Bowl Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Carlton & Smithies Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Blossom Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Bettalives Lundwood Food Pantry Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about Monk Bretton Working Mens Club
What is Monk Bretton Working Mens Club's food hygiene rating?
Monk Bretton Working Mens Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnsley Council on 17 January 2026.
Is Monk Bretton Working Mens Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Monk Bretton Working Mens Club last inspected?
Monk Bretton Working Mens Club was last inspected on 17 January 2026, 5 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 Monk Bretton Working Mens Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Monk Bretton Working Mens Club compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while Monk Bretton Working Mens Club holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Monk Bretton Working Mens Club 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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