Barry's food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Barry's holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 23 April 2026, 2 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: 63-67 Salisbury Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1JL
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Barry's sits behind roughly 2,989 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ← Barry's | |
| 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 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 Barry's 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 Barry's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Community Association Other catering premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Boora Stores Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Blyth Community Hospital Catering Caring Premises | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Blyth Central Family Hub Caring Premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Coms Weddings & Events Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Bar 38 Pub/bar/nightclub | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Blyth Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
Questions about Barry's
What is Barry's's food hygiene rating?
Barry's has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Northumberland Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Barry's safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Barry's last inspected?
Barry's was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 months 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 Barry's?
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 Barry's compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Barry's holds a 3. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Barry's 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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