The Barley Mow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chesterfield
The 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
This rating dates from 19 June 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 52 Saltergate, S40 1JR
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts The Barley Mow among the 763 places in Chesterfield holding top marks, 88% 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 | 763 | 88% | ← The Barley Mow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centrepoint Other catering premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Andreas Pantry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Charis Soup Kitchen Caring Premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2026 |
| Aunty Dots Sweets Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| C&Z Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Boba Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Alexandra Private Hospital Caring Premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Blue Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about The Barley Mow
What is The Barley Mow's food hygiene rating?
The Barley Mow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 19 June 2024.
Is The 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 The Barley Mow last inspected?
The Barley Mow was last inspected on 19 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Barley Mow compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Barley Mow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield 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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