St John's Open Doors Project food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Barnsley
St John's Open Doors Project holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 February 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: St John The Baptists Church, Shrewsbury Road, S36 6DY
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts St John's Open Doors Project 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% | ← St John's Open Doors Project | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St John's Open Doors Project 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 St John's Open Doors Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harringtons Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Busy Bees Penistone Caring Premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Penistone Country Market Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Penistone Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| The Arthouse Cafe, Deli & Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Penistone Beer Shop Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Wards Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Cristello Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about St John's Open Doors Project
What is St John's Open Doors Project's food hygiene rating?
St John's Open Doors Project has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 7 February 2026.
Is St John's Open Doors Project 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St John's Open Doors Project last inspected?
St John's Open Doors Project was last inspected on 7 February 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 St John's Open Doors Project?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 St John's Open Doors Project compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and St John's Open Doors Project is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects St John's Open Doors Project 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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