The Barn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North West Leicestershire
The Barn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 October 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: 368A Church Lane, Whitwick, Coalville, LE67 5DL
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
That puts The Barn among the 643 places in North West Leicestershire 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 | 643 | 82% | ← The Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 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 The Barn 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 The Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Swannington Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Chilli N Spice Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Charles Booth Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Charles Booth Pre School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about The Barn
What is The Barn's food hygiene rating?
The Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 7 October 2024.
Is The Barn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Barn last inspected?
The Barn was last inspected on 7 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Barn compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 786 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, and The Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects The Barn 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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Understanding this rating
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The Barn is one of 334 rated food businesses in Coalville. See every hygiene rating in Coalville →
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