Metro C21 food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnsley
Metro C21 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 February 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: 155-157 Barnsley Road, S72 8UT
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Metro C21 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% | ← Metro C21 | |
| 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 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 Metro C21 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 Metro C21, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Big Mamas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
| Barnsley Premier Leisure Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Cudworth Churchfields Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Cherry Dale Primary School - Kitchen School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Birkwood Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bettalives Cudworth Food Pantry Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about Metro C21
What is Metro C21's food hygiene rating?
Metro C21 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnsley Council on 28 February 2024.
Is Metro C21 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 Metro C21 last inspected?
Metro C21 was last inspected on 28 February 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 Metro C21?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Metro C21 compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while Metro C21 holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Metro C21 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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