The Barrow Alms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Denbighshire
The Barrow Alms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Barrow Restaurant High Street, St Asaph, LL17 0RD
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts The Barrow Alms among the 815 places in Denbighshire holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 815 | 81% | ← The Barrow Alms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Barrow Alms 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 The Barrow Alms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Asaph Parish Church Other catering premises | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2023 |
| St. Asaph Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2016 |
| Bengal Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2026 |
| Mandarin Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| City News - Lifestyle Express Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2015 |
| St. Asaph Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2025 |
| Translators' Tearoom Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| St. Asaph Infants School/college/university | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
Questions about The Barrow Alms
What is The Barrow Alms's food hygiene rating?
The Barrow Alms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 21 February 2025.
Is The Barrow Alms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Barrow Alms last inspected?
The Barrow Alms was last inspected on 21 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barrow Alms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Barrow Alms compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Barrow Alms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects The Barrow Alms 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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