The Barrels food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dundee City
The Barrels was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the pub fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 27 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 45 Strathmartine Road, Dundee, DD3 7RW
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Barrels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Iannetta Retailers - other | 174 yards away | Pass | 10 May 2018 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 204 yards away | Pass | 13 August 2025 |
| 7 Day News Retailers - other | 244 yards away | Pass | 2 September 2025 |
| Bield Housing & Care Caring Premises | 340 yards away | Pass | 13 January 2026 |
| Babu's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 yards away | Pass | 14 January 2026 |
| Bield Housing & Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 5 February 2025 |
| Baynes the Baker Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 17 February 2025 |
| A Matthew Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about The Barrels
What is The Barrels's food hygiene rating?
The Barrels does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Barrels last inspected?
The Barrels was last inspected on 27 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dundee City Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Dundee City Council inspects The Barrels 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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