1,877 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 82.1% 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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,877 registered food businesses for Barnsley. Of these, 1,635 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 82.1% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 38 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice's Cafe | S71 2EJ | 0 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Bollingbroke House | S72 9EA | 0 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Cubley Hall | S36 9DF | 0 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Happy House | S72 8BU | 0 | Sep 03, 2026 |
| Jamies Diner | S63 8JA | 0 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Nodo | S74 8BP | 0 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Premier | S70 1UH | 0 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Royal Cafe | S71 3AA | 0 | Mar 21, 2026 |
| The Arthouse Cafe, Deli & Gallery | S36 6AR | 0 | Jul 02, 2026 |
| The Friery | S75 2DL | 0 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Barnsley M Food Store | S70 1SS | 1 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| China Court Restaurant | S75 6FE | 1 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Darfield Convenience Store | S73 9JU | 1 | Nov 15, 2025 |
| Dessert Krush | S70 1TH | 1 | May 28, 2026 |
| Dino's Pizzeria | S73 8HS | 1 | Feb 05, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,343 food businesses in Barnsley with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 82.1% 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.