Barley Mow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Huntingdonshire
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
The rating dates from 26 February 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: Public House Barley Mow 27 Crosshall Road, Eaton Ford, PE19 7AB
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts Barley Mow among the 975 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 975 | 71% | ← Barley Mow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 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 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 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 Barley Mow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford House Care Home Ltd Caring Premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Rosemary Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Eaton Socon Sports Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2018 |
| Bohemia Roasts Manufacturers/packers | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Ferro Lounge Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about Barley Mow
What is Barley Mow's food hygiene rating?
Barley Mow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 26 February 2026.
Is 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 Barley Mow last inspected?
Barley Mow was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barley Mow?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barley Mow compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Barley Mow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects 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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