Essar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnsley
Essar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 September 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: Petrol Station, Rotherham Road, S72 0DB
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Essar sits behind roughly 1,344 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ← Essar | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Essar 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 Essar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott House Caring Premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Aziz's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Community Places Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2015 |
Questions about Essar
What is Essar's food hygiene rating?
Essar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnsley Council on 28 September 2023.
Is Essar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Essar last inspected?
Essar was last inspected on 28 September 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 Essar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Essar compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while Essar holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Essar 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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