The John Barleycorn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
The John Barleycorn 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 6 March 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: 3 Moorfield Road, Duxford, CB22 4PP
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The John Barleycorn among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← The John Barleycorn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 John Barleycorn 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 John Barleycorn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Duxford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Duxford Church of England Community Primary School School/college/university | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Duxford Preschool Caring Premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2022 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2021 |
| The Plough Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Royal Thai Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2023 |
| The Lodge Duxford Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Orchard Pond B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about The John Barleycorn
What is The John Barleycorn's food hygiene rating?
The John Barleycorn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 6 March 2026.
Is The John Barleycorn 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 John Barleycorn last inspected?
The John Barleycorn was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The John Barleycorn?
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 John Barleycorn compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The John Barleycorn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The John Barleycorn 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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