The Civic food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
The Civic 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 9 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Civic Hall, Hanson Street, S70 2JL
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts The Civic 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 Civic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Civic 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 Civic, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Bar Ruelle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Black Velvet Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Butterfields Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Cafe Creme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Annie Murrays Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| AVRA Fishmongers Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about The Civic
What is The Civic's food hygiene rating?
The Civic has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 9 December 2024.
Is The Civic 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 Civic last inspected?
The Civic was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 months 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 Civic?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Civic compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and The Civic is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects The Civic 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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Understanding this rating
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