The Barn Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Runnymede
The Barn Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 4 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: The Farm Shop, Hardwick Lane, KT16 0AA
How it compares in Runnymede
In Runnymede, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Barn Cafe sits behind roughly 509 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 509 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 10% | ← The Barn Cafe | |
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 76 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 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 The Barn Cafe 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 Barn Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Shop Lyne Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Chertsey Nursery School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Chertsey Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Compass Group at The Runnymede Hospital Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Abbey Wing Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| EduKitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Chertsey Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bubbles and Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about The Barn Cafe
What is The Barn Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Barn Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Runnymede Council on 4 March 2026.
Is The Barn Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Barn Cafe last inspected?
The Barn Cafe was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Runnymede Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barn Cafe?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Barn Cafe compare to other places in Runnymede?
83% of the 614 rated food businesses in Runnymede hold the top rating of 5, while The Barn Cafe holds a 4. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Runnymede Council inspects The Barn Cafe 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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