Barnsley has 629 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
91% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 82% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 25 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 24% of food businesses in Barnsley.
52 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
20 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyland | 116 | 4.6/5 | 79% |
| Chapeltown and High Green | 115 | 4.6/5 | 77% |
| Wombwell | 97 | 4.5/5 | 75% |
| Darton | 94 | 4.7/5 | 86% |
| Goldthorpe | 72 | 4.7/5 | 76% |
| Penistone | 69 | 4.9/5 | 90% |
There are currently 629 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Barnsley, out of 639,018 rated establishments across the UK.
In Barnsley, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 82% of rated businesses in Barnsley hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Barnsley are carried out by Barnsley. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Barnsley was last updated on 5 July 2026.