Malt Shovel, Barkby food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Charnwood
Malt Shovel, Barkby 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
This is a fresh result: Malt Shovel, Barkby was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 27 Main Street, LE7 3QG
How it compares in Charnwood
In Charnwood, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Malt Shovel, Barkby sits behind roughly 1,215 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,049 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 166 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ← Malt Shovel, Barkby | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 176 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 Malt Shovel, Barkby 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 Malt Shovel, Barkby, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkby United Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| 5 Star After School Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Barkby Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Aaron Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
Questions about Malt Shovel, Barkby
What is Malt Shovel, Barkby's food hygiene rating?
Malt Shovel, Barkby has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Charnwood Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Malt Shovel, Barkby 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 Malt Shovel, Barkby last inspected?
Malt Shovel, Barkby was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Malt Shovel, Barkby?
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 Malt Shovel, Barkby compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,318 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, while Malt Shovel, Barkby holds a 3. 72 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Malt Shovel, Barkby 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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