Vickys Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnsley
Vickys Supermarket holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 10 March 2025, 16 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: Vickys Supermarket, Merrill Road, S63 0NW
How it compares in Barnsley
A 2 is rare: only 17 of 1,612 rated places in Barnsley score this low, about one in 95. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ← Vickys Supermarket | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Vickys Supermarket the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Vickys Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marantos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2026 |
| Amigos Square Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Golden Lion Take-Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| A&H Convenience Store Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| D H MacCabe Other catering premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2011 |
| Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2014 |
| Dearnlea Park Residential Home Caring Premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Ivy Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Vickys Supermarket
What is Vickys Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Vickys Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Barnsley Council on 10 March 2025.
Is Vickys Supermarket safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Vickys Supermarket last inspected?
Vickys Supermarket was last inspected on 10 March 2025, 16 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 Vickys Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vickys Supermarket compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while Vickys Supermarket holds a 2. 17 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Vickys Supermarket 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Barnsley, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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