Barley Mow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
Barley Mow 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 11 January 2026, 6 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 Mow 7 High Street, Histon, CB24 9JD
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Barley Mow 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% | ← Barley Mow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 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 Barley Mow 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 Barley Mow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada’s Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Excelcare Holdings Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| D:licious Ltd T/A D:licious Coffee & Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Eastern Learning Alliance School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| ELA Active Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2021 |
Questions about Barley Mow
What is Barley Mow's food hygiene rating?
Barley Mow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 11 January 2026.
Is Barley Mow 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 Barley Mow last inspected?
Barley Mow was last inspected on 11 January 2026, 6 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 Barley Mow?
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 Barley Mow 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 Barley Mow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Barley Mow 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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Barley Mow is one of 27 rated food businesses in Histon. See every hygiene rating in Histon →
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