Zest Catering at the Cube food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnsley
Zest Catering at the Cube 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
This rating dates from 14 December 2023, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Catering Services Barnsley College Construction Centre, Honeywell Lane, S75 1BP
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Zest Catering at the Cube 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% | ← Zest Catering at the Cube | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Zest Catering at the Cube 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 Zest Catering at the Cube, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks@Church Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2014 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Bar Ruelle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Cafe Creme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Best Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Butterfields Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
Questions about Zest Catering at the Cube
What is Zest Catering at the Cube's food hygiene rating?
Zest Catering at the Cube has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 14 December 2023.
Is Zest Catering at the Cube 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 Zest Catering at the Cube last inspected?
Zest Catering at the Cube was last inspected on 14 December 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 Zest Catering at the Cube?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zest Catering at the Cube compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Zest Catering at the Cube is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Zest Catering at the Cube 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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