Wards food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnsley
Wards holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2025, 7 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: 53 Shrewsbury Road, S36 6DZ
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Wards 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% | ← Wards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Wards 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 Wards, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penistone Tap and Brewhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Cinnamon Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Co-op Penistone Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2018 |
| Holme Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Kurdistan Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Spread Eagle Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| The Old Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2015 |
| The Cristello Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about Wards
What is Wards's food hygiene rating?
Wards has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Wards 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wards last inspected?
Wards was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 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 Wards?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wards compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Wards is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Wards 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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