Barkway Village Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Hertfordshire
Barkway Village Hall 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 15 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Barkway Village Hall Cambridge Road, Barkway, SG8 8BS
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Barkway Village Hall among the 791 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 791 | 78% | ← Barkway Village Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Barkway Village Hall 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 Barkway Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkway First School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| The Tally Ho Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2018 |
| Barkway Park Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Carte Blanche Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| The Cow Barn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Cucina Italiano and Cucina italiano limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Reed First School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Barkway Village Hall
What is Barkway Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Barkway Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 15 September 2023.
Is Barkway Village Hall 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 Barkway Village Hall last inspected?
Barkway Village Hall was last inspected on 15 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barkway Village Hall?
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 Barkway Village Hall compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Barkway Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Barkway Village Hall 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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