6 Barrels food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
6 Barrels holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 31 Salisbury Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3HX
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so 6 Barrels sits behind roughly 1,154 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,154 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ← 6 Barrels | |
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At 6 Barrels none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to 6 Barrels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Elsabelcake Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Americano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Fun Box Day Nursery Caring Premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| Asda Express PFS Totton Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Cats Protection - Southampton Branch Charity Shop Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Arrosto DI Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
Questions about 6 Barrels
What is 6 Barrels's food hygiene rating?
6 Barrels has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 28 October 2022.
Is 6 Barrels safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was 6 Barrels last inspected?
6 Barrels was last inspected on 28 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 6 Barrels?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 6 Barrels compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while 6 Barrels holds a 4. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects 6 Barrels and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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