Barley Mow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bedford
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 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 72 St Loyes Street, Bedford, MK40 1EZ
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Barley Mow among the 1,208 places in Bedford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,208 | 83% | ← Barley Mow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Inn Bedford Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| BF Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Biryano / Pepper Ceylon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Bedford Booze Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Bedford Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Bedford International Express Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Arcadia Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
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 Bedford Council on 18 September 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 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bedford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barley Mow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Barley Mow compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Barley Mow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford 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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