Mr Blue food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnsley
Mr Blue 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
This is a fresh result: Mr Blue was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 Midland Road, S71 4QN
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Mr Blue 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% | ← Mr Blue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Mr Blue 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 Mr Blue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albions Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Boxxed Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Homefarm Crafts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Brobot Petroleum Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Cool Kidz R Us Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Mr Blue
What is Mr Blue's food hygiene rating?
Mr Blue has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Mr Blue 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 Mr Blue last inspected?
Mr Blue was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 Mr Blue?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mr Blue compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Mr Blue is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Mr Blue 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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