Barnsley has 622 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above 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 22 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 25% of food businesses in Barnsley.
65 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
37 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyland | 115 | 4.6/5 | 79% |
| Chapeltown and High Green | 113 | 4.6/5 | 78% |
| Wombwell | 96 | 4.6/5 | 76% |
| Darton | 93 | 4.8/5 | 89% |
| Goldthorpe | 72 | 4.7/5 | 75% |
| Penistone | 67 | 4.8/5 | 90% |
There are currently 622 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Barnsley, out of 620,621 rated establishments across the UK.
In Barnsley, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above 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 17 May 2026.