What is the average food hygiene rating in S70?

The average food hygiene rating in the S70 postcode area of Barnsley is 4.67 out of 5, across 427 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in S70 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

356 food businesses in the S70 postcode area of Barnsley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.4% of the 427 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

How many food businesses in S70 have a low hygiene rating?

18 food businesses in the S70 postcode area of Barnsley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 S70 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the S70 postcode area of Barnsley (503 establishments on record, 427 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 S70

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the S70 postcode area of Barnsley hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.67/5, with 83.4% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 503 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

S70 (Barnsley) has 356 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 427 rated premises (83.4%). 18 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

Rating distribution in S70

5★ Very Good

356 (83.4%)

4★ Good

32 (7.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

21 (4.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

6 (1.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

10 (2.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.5%)

Plus 50 awaiting inspection and 26 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in S70: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in S70?: The average food hygiene rating in the S70 postcode area of Barnsley is 4.67 out of 5, across 427 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in S70 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 356 food businesses in the S70 postcode area of Barnsley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.4% of the 427 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.
How many food businesses in S70 have a low hygiene rating?: 18 food businesses in the S70 postcode area of Barnsley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 S70 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the S70 postcode area of Barnsley (503 establishments on record, 427 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.

Top-rated places in S70

Treats by TherezaOther catering premises · S70
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Batvan IcesMobile caterer · S70
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
Fenwood House NurseryCaring Premises · Fenwood House Day Nursery Birdwell, 252a Sheffield Road, Birdwell · S70 5TF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
The Butchers ShopRetailers - other · Unit 9 Barnsley Trade Park, Wombwell Lane, Stairfoot · S70 3NS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Subway InterchangeTakeaway/sandwich shop · Subway Barnsley Transport Interchange, Midland Street, Barnsley · S70 1SD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
GreggsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 20 May Day Green, Barnsley · S70 1SH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Birdwell Primary School - KitchenSchool/college/university · Catering Services Birdwell Primary School, Sheffield Road, Birdwell · S70 5XB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
BrewRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westgate Plaza One, Westgate, Barnsley · S70 2DR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Greenacre SchoolSchool/college/university · Catering Services Green Acre School, Keresforth Hill Road, Kingstone · S70 6RG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Worsbrough Community ChurchRetailers - other · Ebenezer Community Church, High Street, Worsbrough Bridge · S70 4SG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026

Places needing improvement in S70

PremierRetailers - other · 210-212 Doncaster Road, Barnsley · S70 1UH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 January 2026
MegabitesTakeaway/sandwich shop · 26a Old Mill Lane, Barnsley · S70 2LA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 March 2026
Dove InnPub/bar/nightclub · Dove Inn, 102 Doncaster Road, Barnsley · S70 1TP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 February 2026
Hunningley Grange Care HomeCaring Premises · Hunningley Grange, 327 Doncaster Road, Barnsley · S70 3PJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 April 2026
Barnsley M Food StoreRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 6-8 Wellington Street, Barnsley · S70 1SS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 January 2026
Kebab ExpressTakeaway/sandwich shop · 10 Peel Street, Barnsley · S70 2QX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 August 2025
ATM Family ShopRetailers - other · 31 New Street, Barnsley · S70 1RZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2026
KabukiCaring Premises · Kabuki Child Care The Coach House, Berneslai Close, Barnsley · S70 2FL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 December 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 503 real Food Standards Agency records for the S70 postcode area, of which 427 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.