Hough Lane Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnsley
Hough Lane Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 November 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: 300 Hough Lane, S73 0LP
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Hough Lane Stores sits behind roughly 1,487 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ← Hough Lane Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hough Lane Stores 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 Hough Lane Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Mckendrick Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2012 |
| Cheeky Monkies Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Brothers Convenience Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| China Lantern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Conservative & Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Baileys Bar & Bistro Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| American Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about Hough Lane Stores
What is Hough Lane Stores's food hygiene rating?
Hough Lane Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Barnsley Council on 20 November 2024.
Is Hough Lane Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hough Lane Stores last inspected?
Hough Lane Stores was last inspected on 20 November 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 Hough Lane Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hough Lane Stores compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while Hough Lane Stores holds a 3. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Hough Lane Stores 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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