The Barn Owl food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hampshire
The Barn Owl 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
This is a fresh result: The Barn Owl was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Blacknest Road Binsted Alton GU34 4QD, GU34 4QD
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts The Barn Owl among the 803 places in East Hampshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 803 | 84% | ← The Barn Owl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 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 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 Barn Owl 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 Barn Owl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Stores and Archers & Co Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2026 |
| Bentley Lodge Care & Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 April 2026 |
| Dottie Tots Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about The Barn Owl
What is The Barn Owl's food hygiene rating?
The Barn Owl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 1 June 2026.
Is The Barn Owl 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 Barn Owl last inspected?
The Barn Owl was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barn Owl?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Barn Owl compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Barn Owl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects The Barn Owl 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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