The Barley Mow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
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
The rating dates from 19 March 2025, 15 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 Barley Mow, 39 Barton Road, St Philips, BS2 0LF
How it compares in Bristol
That puts The Barley Mow among the 2,823 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% 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 | 2,823 | 76% | ← The Barley Mow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Asia Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| 25a Old Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Aramark@Logos House Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Alp Mac Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Al Makkah Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| 6th Form Centre School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Adelina Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
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 Bristol Council on 19 March 2025.
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 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol 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 "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 The Barley Mow compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and The Barley Mow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol 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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