The Barley Sheaf At Gorran food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Barley Sheaf At Gorran 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
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: Barley Sheaf, Gorran, St Austell, PL26 6HN
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Barley Sheaf At Gorran sits behind roughly 4,983 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ← The Barley Sheaf At Gorran | |
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 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 Sheaf At Gorran 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 Sheaf At Gorran, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorran School School/college/university | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Cotna Eco Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Treveague Campsite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Boswinger Youth Hostel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| The Mermaid Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Gorran Haven Memorial Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Tregarton Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about The Barley Sheaf At Gorran
What is The Barley Sheaf At Gorran's food hygiene rating?
The Barley Sheaf At Gorran has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cornwall Council on 19 February 2026.
Is The Barley Sheaf At Gorran 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 The Barley Sheaf At Gorran last inspected?
The Barley Sheaf At Gorran was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barley Sheaf At Gorran?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Sheaf At Gorran compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Barley Sheaf At Gorran holds a 3. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Barley Sheaf At Gorran 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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