Queen's Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
Queen's Head 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 17 November 2014, more than 11 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: The Queens Head, 64 King Street, S74 9LG
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Queen's Head 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% | ← Queen's Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Queen's Head 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 Queen's Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Autentico Other catering premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Flox Creative Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Community Shop Hoyland Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Beggar And Gentleman Pub/bar/nightclub | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Queen's Head
What is Queen's Head's food hygiene rating?
Queen's Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 17 November 2014.
Is Queen's Head 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 Queen's Head last inspected?
Queen's Head was last inspected on 17 November 2014, more than 11 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 Queen's Head?
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 Queen's Head compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Queen's Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Queen's Head 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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