Bird in the Barley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Lincolnshire
Bird in the Barley 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 19 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Bird In The Barley, Northfield Road, Messingham, DN17 3SQ
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Bird in the Barley among the 1,066 places in North Lincolnshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,066 | 80% | ← Bird in the Barley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 126 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 Bird in the Barley 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 Bird in the Barley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Natura Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Messingham Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Happys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Messingham Community Hub & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2022 |
| Dons Thai & English Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Baba Kitchen Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Markham's Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Horn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Bird in the Barley
What is Bird in the Barley's food hygiene rating?
Bird in the Barley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 19 December 2023.
Is Bird in the Barley 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 Bird in the Barley last inspected?
Bird in the Barley was last inspected on 19 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bird in the Barley?
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 Bird in the Barley compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bird in the Barley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Bird in the Barley 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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