The Barbary Next Door food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Camden
The Barbary Next Door 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 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 16a Neal's Yard, WC2H 9DP
How it compares in Camden
That puts The Barbary Next Door among the 1,989 places in Camden holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,989 | 59% | ← The Barbary Next Door | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 55 | 2% |
A further 919 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 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 Barbary Next Door 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 Barbary Next Door, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
Questions about The Barbary Next Door
What is The Barbary Next Door's food hygiene rating?
The Barbary Next Door has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 30 August 2024.
Is The Barbary Next Door 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 The Barbary Next Door last inspected?
The Barbary Next Door was last inspected on 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barbary Next Door?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Barbary Next Door compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,378 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and The Barbary Next Door is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects The Barbary Next Door 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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