1,886 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 83.1% rated "very good".
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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garys Fisheries | S70 1RX | 0 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Premier | S70 1UH | 0 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Acorn Chippy | S72 7JB | 1 | Mar 08, 2024 |
| ATM Family Shop | S70 1RZ | 1 | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Bajer - Food Catering | S70 | 1 | Feb 07, 2025 |
| Barnsley M Food Store | S70 1SS | 1 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Bobby's Chippy | S70 3PY | 1 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Chicken Stop | S74 9QR | 1 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Curry Mahal | S75 3RN | 1 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Curry Time | S70 1TP | 1 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Darfield Convenience Store | S73 9JU | 1 | Nov 15, 2025 |
| Dearne Hall | S63 8FE | 1 | Dec 13, 2025 |
| Dino's Pizzeria | S73 8HS | 1 | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Flying Pizza & Taste of India | S73 8TT | 1 | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Food Paradise | S70 | 1 | Feb 07, 2025 |
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.
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.
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.