Barrels Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Barrels Inn 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 21 June 2023, more than 3 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: 61 Bridge Street, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1ES
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Barrels Inn among the 2,775 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Barrels Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 Barrels Inn 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 Barrels Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Tandoori Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Atelier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Crumbs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Mavi Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Audela Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Coxon & Coxon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Berwick upon Tweed Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Flinders Wine & Tapas Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Barrels Inn
What is Barrels Inn's food hygiene rating?
Barrels Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 21 June 2023.
Is Barrels Inn 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 Barrels Inn last inspected?
Barrels Inn was last inspected on 21 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barrels Inn?
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 Barrels Inn compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Barrels Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Barrels Inn 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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