The Barleycorn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Barleycorn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 January 2025, 18 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: Main Road, Nutbourne, Chichester, PO18 8RS
How it compares in Chichester
In Chichester, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The Barleycorn sits behind roughly 1,254 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,254 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ← The Barleycorn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 119 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 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 Barleycorn 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 Barleycorn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chidham Lodge Nursery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Active Me 360 CIC @ Chidham Parochial Primary School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Chartwells At Chidham Parochial Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Hambrook Meadows Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bosham Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Rontec Nutbourne Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Kings Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Mamawu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about The Barleycorn
What is The Barleycorn's food hygiene rating?
The Barleycorn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chichester Council on 7 January 2025.
Is The Barleycorn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Barleycorn last inspected?
The Barleycorn was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barleycorn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Barleycorn compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, while The Barleycorn holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Barleycorn 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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