Barbers Chop Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
Barbers Chop Bar 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
This is a fresh result: Barbers Chop Bar was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 6 South Street, Bourne, PE10 9LT
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Barbers Chop Bar among the 917 places in South Kesteven 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 | 917 | 84% | ← Barbers Chop Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 79 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 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 Barbers Chop Bar 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 Barbers Chop Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Don't Lose Hope Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Burghley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Alec Day Family Butchers Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Zorba 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Ginger Fox Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 November 2025 |
| The Cedars Care Home (Bourne) by Barchester Caring Premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| 23 Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Barbers Chop Bar
What is Barbers Chop Bar's food hygiene rating?
Barbers Chop Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Barbers Chop Bar 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 Barbers Chop Bar last inspected?
Barbers Chop Bar was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barbers Chop Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Barbers Chop Bar compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,097 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Barbers Chop Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Barbers Chop Bar 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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