The Barley Mow food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tandridge
The Barley Mow holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 19 March 2025, 17 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.
97% of rated food businesses in Tandridge score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tandridge ratings →
Address: Tandridge Lane, Oxted, RH8 9NJ
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Tandridge
In Tandridge, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so The Barley Mow sits behind roughly 565 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 565 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 23 | 4% | ← The Barley Mow | |
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Barley Mow 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 Mow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ St Stephen's C Of E Primary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tandridge Village Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| South Godstone PFS Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Barley Mow
What is The Barley Mow's food hygiene rating?
The Barley Mow has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tandridge Council on 19 March 2025.
Is The Barley Mow 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Barley Mow last inspected?
The Barley Mow was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tandridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barley Mow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Barley Mow compare to other places in Tandridge?
93% of the 605 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, while The Barley Mow holds a 4. 23 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects The Barley Mow 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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