Darton Liberal W M C food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
Darton Liberal W M C holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Darton And District Liberal Club, Barnsley Road, S75 5NQ
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Darton Liberal W M C 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% | ← Darton Liberal W M C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Darton Liberal 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 Darton Liberal W M C, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Chens Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Coop Darton Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Darton Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Darton Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Das's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Darton Primary School - Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Dignity Residential (Yorkshire) Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about Darton Liberal W M C
What is Darton Liberal W M C's food hygiene rating?
Darton Liberal W M C has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 20 September 2024.
Is Darton Liberal W M C 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darton Liberal W M C last inspected?
Darton Liberal W M C was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 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 Darton Liberal W M C?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Darton Liberal 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, and Darton Liberal W M C is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Darton Liberal 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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