Barley Mow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rugby
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 October 2025, 8 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: 64 Main Street, Newbold, CV21 1HW
How it compares in Rugby
In Rugby, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Barley Mow sits behind roughly 724 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 596 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 6% | ← Barley Mow | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishsmiths Takeaway/sandwich shop | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Father and Boy Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist (2) Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Cineworld Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Auntie lolos kitchen LTD Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Barley Mow
What is Barley Mow's food hygiene rating?
Barley Mow has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rugby Council on 30 October 2025.
Is 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 Barley Mow last inspected?
Barley Mow was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby 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 "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 Barley Mow compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, while Barley Mow holds a 3. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby 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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