Little Barn Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Uttlesford
Little Barn Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 April 2026, 2 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: Little Barn, Park Road, Little Easton, CM6 2JH
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Little Barn Cafe among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Little Barn Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Little Barn Cafe 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 Little Barn Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stag Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Barn Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Cast A Thought HAF Programme Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Little Easton Manor Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Helena Romanes School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Seedy Blenders @ 1Life Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| M.R.F.A. School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Country Court Moat House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Little Barn Cafe
What is Little Barn Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Little Barn Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 17 April 2026.
Is Little Barn Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Barn Cafe last inspected?
Little Barn Cafe was last inspected on 17 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Barn Cafe?
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 Little Barn Cafe compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Little Barn Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Little Barn Cafe 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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