Market Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
Market Hotel 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 6 June 2024, 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: Market Hotel, Wentworth Road, S74 8EP
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Market Hotel 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% | ← Market Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Market Hotel 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 Market Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brambles Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Emilys Traditional Sweets Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Elsecar Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Elsecar Holy Trinity C of E Primary Academy School/college/university | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Elsecar Community Nursery Caring Premises | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Cobcar Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Greenfield Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Furnace Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Market Hotel
What is Market Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Market Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 6 June 2024.
Is Market Hotel 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 Market Hotel last inspected?
Market Hotel was last inspected on 6 June 2024, 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 Market Hotel?
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 Market Hotel compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Market Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Market Hotel 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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