Butchers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
Butchers Arms 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 8 July 2014, more than 12 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: Butchers Arms, 134 High Street, S63 0QY
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Butchers Arms 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% | ← Butchers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Butchers Arms 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 Butchers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&H Convenience Store Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Marantos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2026 |
| Amigos Square Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Golden Lion Take-Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Dearnlea Park Residential Home Caring Premises | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| D H MacCabe Other catering premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2011 |
| Ivy Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Dearne Kids Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
Questions about Butchers Arms
What is Butchers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Butchers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 8 July 2014.
Is Butchers Arms 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 Butchers Arms last inspected?
Butchers Arms was last inspected on 8 July 2014, more than 12 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 Butchers Arms?
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 Butchers Arms compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Butchers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Butchers Arms 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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