The Barleycorn Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Winchester City
The Barleycorn Inn 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 7 October 2025, 9 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: Lower Basingwell Street, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1AJ
How it compares in Winchester City
In Winchester City, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Barleycorn Inn sits behind roughly 964 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 964 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 8% | ← The Barleycorn Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 The Barleycorn Inn 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 Barleycorn Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Anyfish (Atkinson Fresh Fish) Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Inspirations Cakes Manufacturers/packers | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2019 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Giorgio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Hylands Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2015 |
| Josie's Other catering premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Sweet Corner Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2019 |
Questions about The Barleycorn Inn
What is The Barleycorn Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Barleycorn Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Winchester City Council on 7 October 2025.
Is The Barleycorn Inn 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 The Barleycorn Inn last inspected?
The Barleycorn Inn was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Winchester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barleycorn Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Barleycorn Inn compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,079 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, while The Barleycorn Inn holds a 4. 89 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects The Barleycorn Inn 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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