Barley & Me food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sunderland
Barley & Me 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 30 April 2021, more than 5 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: Barley & ME, Unit 15 Stack Seaburn, Whitburn Road, SR6 8AA
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Barley & Me among the 1,634 places in Sunderland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,634 | 84% | ← Barley & Me | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 366 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 Good
- 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 Barley & Me 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 Barley & Me, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acropolis Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bao Down Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Brack Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Best - One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2018 |
| Boca Chica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Bluebell / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger / Mandu Guys / Hansik / Bibigo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Barbara Priestman 6th Form School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Alishaan By The Sea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
Questions about Barley & Me
What is Barley & Me's food hygiene rating?
Barley & Me has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 30 April 2021.
Is Barley & Me 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 Barley & Me last inspected?
Barley & Me was last inspected on 30 April 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barley & Me?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barley & Me compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,945 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Barley & Me is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Barley & Me 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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