Barley Mow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
Barley Mow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 April 2024, 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: The Dale, Bonsall, Derbyshire, DE4 2AY
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Barley Mow among the 526 places in Derbyshire Dales holding top marks, 64% 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 | 526 | 64% | ← Barley Mow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 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 Barley Mow 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 Barley Mow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankwood Nursing Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Lea Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Old Bowling Green Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Bakehouse Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Kings Head Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Barley Mow
What is Barley Mow's food hygiene rating?
Barley Mow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 26 April 2024.
Is Barley Mow 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barley Mow last inspected?
Barley Mow was last inspected on 26 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barley Mow?
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 Barley Mow compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Barley Mow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Barley Mow 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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