The Barrel Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sheffield
The Barrel Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Barrel Inn, 191 Lane End, Sheffield, S35 2UL
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts The Barrel Inn among the 3,299 places in Sheffield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,299 | 75% | ← The Barrel Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 451 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Barrel Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron View Residential Home Caring Premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Burncross Nursery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Christian Community Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Burncross Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Chapeltown Local Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Commercial Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Affinity Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2018 |
Questions about The Barrel Inn
What is The Barrel Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Barrel Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 12 September 2025.
Is The Barrel Inn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Barrel Inn last inspected?
The Barrel Inn was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
How does The Barrel Inn compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and The Barrel Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects The Barrel Inn 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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