The Anvil Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
The Anvil Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 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: 28 Church Street, S75 5HG
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts The Anvil Arms 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% | ← The Anvil Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Anvil Arms 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 The Anvil Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darton Liberal W M C Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Coop Darton Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Chens Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Darton Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Darton Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Das's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Extra Time Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about The Anvil Arms
What is The Anvil Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Anvil Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 18 March 2026.
Is The Anvil Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Anvil Arms last inspected?
The Anvil Arms was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 The Anvil Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Anvil Arms compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and The Anvil Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects The Anvil Arms 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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