Springvale Community Garden food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnsley
Springvale Community Garden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2024, 20 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: Springvale Nursery Nature Area, Sheffield Road, S36 6HF
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Springvale Community Garden 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% | ← Springvale Community Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Springvale Community Garden 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 Springvale Community Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Penney Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Hill Country Kitchen at Penistone Community Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Springvale Primary School - Kitchen School/college/university | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Cafe 121 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Canton House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Rascalz Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Little Freddies Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| CLS Catering Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Springvale Community Garden
What is Springvale Community Garden's food hygiene rating?
Springvale Community Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Springvale Community Garden 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Springvale Community Garden last inspected?
Springvale Community Garden was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 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 Springvale Community Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Springvale Community Garden compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Springvale Community Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Springvale Community Garden 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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