Barn JU food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Camden
Barn JU holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 July 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: 10 Gate Street, WC2A 3HP
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Barn JU sits behind roughly 1,993 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ← Barn JU | |
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Barn JU 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 Barn JU, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about Barn JU
What is Barn JU's food hygiene rating?
Barn JU has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Camden Council on 26 July 2023.
Is Barn JU 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barn JU last inspected?
Barn JU was last inspected on 26 July 2023, more than 2 years 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 Barn JU?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barn JU compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while Barn JU holds a 4. 654 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Barn JU 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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