The Barley Mow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
The Barley Mow 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 30 July 2025, 11 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: The Barley, 32 Bathwick Street, Bathwick, BA2 6NZ
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
In Bath and North East Somerset, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Barley Mow sits behind roughly 1,525 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,259 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 163 | 9% | ← The Barley Mow | |
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 110 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 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 The Barley Mow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Rugby Plc Other catering premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bridge Care Limited Caring Premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bath Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Avellinos Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Boater Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Antica Pulteney Bridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Bath Spa Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Bath YMCA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about The Barley Mow
What is The Barley Mow's food hygiene rating?
The Barley Mow has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 30 July 2025.
Is The Barley Mow 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 Mow last inspected?
The Barley Mow was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barley Mow?
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 Barley Mow compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,731 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Barley Mow holds a 3. 163 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The 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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