The Barrington food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnet
The Barrington holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 18 April 2026, 2 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: Greenhill Parade Great North Road Barnet, EN5 1EU
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so The Barrington sits behind roughly 1,997 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ← The Barrington | |
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 513 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Barrington 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 Barrington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Calla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Belfield Montessori Day Nursery Caring Premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Bright Little Stars Nursery School/college/university | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| BP Odeon SF Connect Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Ark Pioneer Academy School/college/university | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Cedars Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Barnet Synagogue Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2022 |
| Barnet Turkish Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about The Barrington
What is The Barrington's food hygiene rating?
The Barrington has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Barnet Council on 18 April 2026.
Is The Barrington safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Barrington last inspected?
The Barrington was last inspected on 18 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barrington?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Barrington compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while The Barrington holds a 3. 226 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects The Barrington 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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