The Barrel Brunch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hackney
The Barrel Brunch holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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
This is a fresh result: The Barrel Brunch was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 Chatsworth Road the Barrel Brunch, Hackney, E5 0LH
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Barrel Brunch sits behind roughly 1,893 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,470 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 423 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 215 | 10% | ← The Barrel Brunch | |
| 2 out of 5 | 78 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 394 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Barrel Brunch 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 Barrel Brunch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGBO SABA FOODS Cash & Carry Limited Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| 46b Espresso Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| Adonis Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| % Arabica Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| 107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| 119 Today Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Akdeniz International Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2024 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
Questions about The Barrel Brunch
What is The Barrel Brunch's food hygiene rating?
The Barrel Brunch has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hackney Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Barrel Brunch safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 Barrel Brunch last inspected?
The Barrel Brunch was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hackney Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barrel Brunch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Barrel Brunch compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,219 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while The Barrel Brunch holds a 3. 215 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects The Barrel Brunch 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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