Food Hygiene Ratings in Barnsley

1,886 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 83.1% rated "very good".

1,886
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
32
Rated 0 or 1
83.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good83.1%1,337
Good9.5%153
Satisfactory4.4%70
Improvement Needed1.0%16
Major Improvement1.9%30
Urgent Improvement0.1%2

Business types

Retailers - other48225.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub29215.5%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen27814.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop27114.4%
Caring Premises1608.5%
Other catering premises1347.1%
School/college/university1025.4%
Mobile caterer824.3%

Food hygiene ratings in Barnsley are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Barnsley currently has 1,886 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,608 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 83.1% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 32 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Garys FisheriesS70 1RX0Jan 26, 2026
PremierS70 1UH0Jan 15, 2026
Acorn ChippyS72 7JB1Mar 08, 2024
ATM Family ShopS70 1RZ1Feb 05, 2026
Bajer - Food CateringS70 1Feb 07, 2025
Barnsley M Food StoreS70 1SS1Jan 15, 2026
Bobby's ChippyS70 3PY1Jul 30, 2025
Chicken StopS74 9QR1Jan 22, 2026
Curry MahalS75 3RN1Jul 22, 2025
Curry TimeS70 1TP1Dec 18, 2025
Darfield Convenience StoreS73 9JU1Nov 15, 2025
Dearne HallS63 8FE1Dec 13, 2025
Dino's PizzeriaS73 8HS1Feb 05, 2026
Flying Pizza & Taste of IndiaS73 8TT1Aug 28, 2025
Food ParadiseS70 1Feb 07, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Barnsley have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,337 food businesses in Barnsley with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 83.1% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Barnsley?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Barnsley?+

Inspection frequency in Barnsley depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies