Bailey's Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnsley
Bailey's Catering 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 23 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 37a Lamb Lane, S71 2PU
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Bailey's Catering 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% | ← Bailey's Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bailey's Catering 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 Bailey's Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Bowl Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Carlton & Smithies Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Bartlett Mitchell ltd (BM Caterers) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Care Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Burton Road Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Bettalives Lundwood Food Pantry Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Carlton Primary Academy School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
Questions about Bailey's Catering
What is Bailey's Catering's food hygiene rating?
Bailey's Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 23 August 2023.
Is Bailey's Catering 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 Bailey's Catering last inspected?
Bailey's Catering was last inspected on 23 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Bailey's Catering?
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 Bailey's Catering compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Bailey's Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Bailey's Catering 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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