The New Sportsman Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
The New Sportsman Inn 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 24 November 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: Sportsman Inn, 7 Pitt Street, S73 8AR
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts The New Sportsman Inn 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% | ← The New Sportsman Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The New Sportsman Inn 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 The New Sportsman Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balkan House by Jar Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Astrea Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Darfield Family Shopper Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Compass @ Upperwood Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Del Boys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Darfield Village Club WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Darfield Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about The New Sportsman Inn
What is The New Sportsman Inn's food hygiene rating?
The New Sportsman Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 24 November 2023.
Is The New Sportsman Inn 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 The New Sportsman Inn last inspected?
The New Sportsman Inn was last inspected on 24 November 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 The New Sportsman Inn?
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 The New Sportsman Inn compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and The New Sportsman Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects The New Sportsman Inn 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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