Barleycorn Newmarket food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
Barleycorn Newmarket holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 September 2025, 10 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: Newmarket Leisure Centre, Exning Road, Newmarket, CB8 0EA
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Barleycorn Newmarket among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← Barleycorn Newmarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Barleycorn Newmarket 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 Barleycorn Newmarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exning Road Working Men's Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Newmarket Community Hospital Caring Premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Caterlink at Newmarket Academy School/college/university | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Colourbox Montessori School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Colourbox Montessori Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Exning Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| A1 Fun Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Golden Horse Rosiebay limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Barleycorn Newmarket
What is Barleycorn Newmarket's food hygiene rating?
Barleycorn Newmarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 6 September 2025.
Is Barleycorn Newmarket 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barleycorn Newmarket last inspected?
Barleycorn Newmarket was last inspected on 6 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barleycorn Newmarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barleycorn Newmarket compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Barleycorn Newmarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Barleycorn Newmarket 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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