Barton Best Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gloucester City
Barton Best Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 April 2023, more than 3 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: 146 - 152 Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4EN
How it compares in Gloucester City
That puts Barton Best Foods among the 833 places in Gloucester City holding top marks, 82% 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 | 833 | 82% | ← Barton Best Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 47 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 Barton Best Foods 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 Barton Best Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariana Store Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Biedronki.com Retailers - other | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| British Halal Meats Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Butlers Of Gloucester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Brasov South Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Arriva Care Services Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Barton Best Foods
What is Barton Best Foods's food hygiene rating?
Barton Best Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gloucester City Council on 19 April 2023.
Is Barton Best Foods 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barton Best Foods last inspected?
Barton Best Foods was last inspected on 19 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gloucester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barton Best Foods?
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 Barton Best Foods compare to other places in Gloucester City?
82% of the 1,018 rated food businesses in Gloucester City hold the top rating of 5, and Barton Best Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gloucester City Council inspects Barton Best Foods 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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