What is the average food hygiene rating in Barnsley?

The average food hygiene rating in Barnsley is 4.71 out of 5, across 1,617 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Barnsley compare with the national average for food hygiene?

83.9% of rated premises in Barnsley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Barnsley 127 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Barnsley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,356 food businesses in Barnsley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.9% of the 1,617 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Barnsley have a low hygiene rating?

47 food businesses in Barnsley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 5 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Barnsley food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Barnsley (1,901 establishments on record, 1,617 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Barnsley

In Barnsley, 83.9% of 1,617 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.71/5. These figures cover 1,901 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Barnsley has 1,356 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,617 rated premises (83.9%). 47 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

5★ share: 83.9%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +4.2 pp
National rank: 127 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Barnsley

5★ Very Good

1,356 (83.9%)

4★ Good

146 (9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

68 (4.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

14 (0.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

28 (1.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

5 (0.3%)

Plus 203 awaiting inspection and 81 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 203 awaiting inspection and 81 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Barnsley: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Barnsley?: The average food hygiene rating in Barnsley is 4.71 out of 5, across 1,617 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Barnsley compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 83.9% of rated premises in Barnsley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Barnsley 127 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Barnsley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,356 food businesses in Barnsley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.9% of the 1,617 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Barnsley have a low hygiene rating?: 47 food businesses in Barnsley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 5 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Barnsley food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Barnsley (1,901 establishments on record, 1,617 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Barnsley

S70503 places · 83.4% 5★

Top-rated places in Barnsley

Compass @ Upperwood Primary AcademySchool/college/university · Catering Services Upperwood Primary Academy, Dartree Walk, Darfield · S73 9NL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Treats by TherezaOther catering premises · S70
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Hot Spot CateringMobile caterer · S74
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Batvan IcesMobile caterer · S70
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Wilthorpe Infants School (Moon Building)School/college/university · Catering Services Wilthorpe Infants School, Greenfoot Lane, Wilthorpe · S75 1AQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Wilthorpe Junior School (Stars Building)School/college/university · Catering Services Wilthorpe Junior School, Greenfoot Lane, Wilthorpe · S75 1EG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
GreggsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 3 Peel Square, Barnsley · S70 2QT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Sandpit NurseryCaring Premises · The Sandpit Nursery, Pitt Street, Barnsley · S70 1AL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Barugh Green PrimarySchool/college/university · Barugh Green Primary School, Higham Common Road, Barugh Green · S75 1LD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Del BoysTakeaway/sandwich shop · 24 Morrison Road, Darfield · S73 9ED
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
The New Inn PenistonePub/bar/nightclub · New Inn, Bridge Street, Penistone · S36 7AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Fenwood House NurseryCaring Premises · Fenwood House Day Nursery Birdwell, 252a Sheffield Road, Birdwell · S70 5TF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Barnsley

Ruby Open KitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2 Fountain Parade, Mapplewell · S75 6FW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2026
PremierRetailers - other · 210-212 Doncaster Road, Barnsley · S70 1UH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 January 2026
Royal CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 17b Laithes Lane, Athersley South · S71 3AA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 March 2026
Alice's CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 17a Judy Row, Monk Bretton · S71 2EJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 April 2026
MegabitesTakeaway/sandwich shop · 26a Old Mill Lane, Barnsley · S70 2LA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 March 2026
Rowland ExpressRetailers - other · 49 Rowland Road, Old Town · S75 2PF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 September 2025
Darfield Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 27 Snape Hill Road, Darfield · S73 9JU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 November 2025
Dove InnPub/bar/nightclub · Dove Inn, 102 Doncaster Road, Barnsley · S70 1TP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,901 real Food Standards Agency records for Barnsley, of which 1,617 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.