Darton Academy - Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnsley
Darton Academy - Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 June 2025, 13 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: Darton Academy, Ballfield Lane, S75 5EF
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Darton Academy - Kitchen 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 Academy - Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Academy - Kitchen 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 Academy - Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballfield Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Londis Kexbrough Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Groots Childcare Hub Kexborough Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Kexborough House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Kexborough Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Darton Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Dignity Residential (Yorkshire) Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Darton Academy - Kitchen
What is Darton Academy - Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Darton Academy - Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Darton Academy - Kitchen 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darton Academy - Kitchen last inspected?
Darton Academy - Kitchen was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 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 Academy - Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Darton Academy - Kitchen compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Darton Academy - Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Darton Academy - Kitchen 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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