The Barley Mow food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Pendle
The Barley Mow holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Barley Mow was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Barley Mow Restaurant, Barley Lane, Barley, BB12 9JX
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Barley Mow sits behind roughly 543 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 543 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 17% | ← The Barley Mow | |
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 35 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Barley Mow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Fence Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Pendle Forest Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Enty's Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Fence Gate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Absolute Futbol Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Forest Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about The Barley Mow
What is The Barley Mow's food hygiene rating?
The Barley Mow has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pendle Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The Barley Mow 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Barley Mow last inspected?
The Barley Mow was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
How does The Barley Mow compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while The Barley Mow holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects The Barley Mow 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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