Swaithe W.M.C. food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
Swaithe W.M.C. holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 March 2025, 15 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: Swaithe Wmc, Monkspring, S70 4QY
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Swaithe W.M.C. sits behind roughly 1,487 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ← Swaithe W.M.C. | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Swaithe 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 Swaithe W.M.C., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Family Hub Caring Premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| 5ives Community Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Butterbeanz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Barnsley Central W.M.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
| Barrow W M C Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Anchor Hanover Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| B & M Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Swaithe W.M.C.
What is Swaithe W.M.C.'s food hygiene rating?
Swaithe W.M.C. has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Barnsley Council on 17 March 2025.
Is Swaithe W.M.C. safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Swaithe W.M.C. last inspected?
Swaithe W.M.C. was last inspected on 17 March 2025, 15 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 Swaithe W.M.C.?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Swaithe 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, while Swaithe W.M.C. holds a 3. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Swaithe 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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