The Barley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Telford and Wrekin Council
The Barley 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 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: The Barley Public House High Street, Newport, TF10 7AQ
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
That puts The Barley among the 1,137 places in Telford and Wrekin Council holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,137 | 85% | ← The Barley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 The Barley 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 Barley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Liquor Store Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Diamond Deli's Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 January 2026 |
| Matthew Family Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Gunero's Italian Cafe Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| 1 More Chocolate Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2021 |
| Fudgeways Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2021 |
| Gills Fish Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Lee Walker Family Butchers Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about The Barley
What is The Barley's food hygiene rating?
The Barley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 26 September 2024.
Is The Barley 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 The Barley last inspected?
The Barley was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Telford and Wrekin Council Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barley?
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 The Barley compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,334 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, and The Barley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects The Barley 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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