The Barley Mow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Huntingdonshire
The Barley Mow 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 7 October 2025, 9 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: Public House The Barley Mow 42 Main Street, Hartford, PE29 1XU
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts The Barley Mow among the 975 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 975 | 71% | ← The Barley Mow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| King of the Belgians Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Lord Protector Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2023 |
| Camilla’s Cucina Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Hartford Marina Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2021 |
| Little Munchkins Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Golden Knight ( pub ) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| ABM @ St Johns C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about The Barley Mow
What is The Barley Mow's food hygiene rating?
The Barley Mow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 7 October 2025.
Is The Barley Mow 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 Mow last inspected?
The Barley Mow was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire 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 "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 Mow compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Barley Mow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire 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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