HCS @ the Barn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastleigh
HCS @ the Barn 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
This is a fresh result: HCS @ the Barn was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: River Hamble Country Park Pylands Lane Bursledon
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts HCS @ the Barn among the 706 places in Eastleigh holding top marks, 83% 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 | 706 | 83% | ← HCS @ the Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 HCS @ the Barn 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 HCS @ the Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Kidz Childcare at Kings Copse Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Bonhomie House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Boat House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about HCS @ the Barn
What is HCS @ the Barn's food hygiene rating?
HCS @ the Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 19 June 2026.
Is HCS @ the Barn 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 HCS @ the Barn last inspected?
HCS @ the Barn was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at HCS @ the Barn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 HCS @ the Barn compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 848 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and HCS @ the Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects HCS @ the Barn 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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