The Barley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
The Barley 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 27 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: 9 Smithy Wood Road, Chapeltown, S61 2SE
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts The Barley among the 3,299 places in Sheffield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,299 | 75% | ← The Barley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 451 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 The Barley 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Intelligent Supply Chain - Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Chapeltown Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Compass at Ecclesfield School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Candy Kabin Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Cue Ball Snooker Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cardamon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Chappuccino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
Questions about The Barley
What is The Barley's food hygiene rating?
The Barley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 27 June 2023.
Is The Barley 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 last inspected?
The Barley was last inspected on 27 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barley?
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 The Barley compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and The Barley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects The Barley 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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Understanding this rating
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The Barley is one of 44 rated food businesses in Chapeltown. See every hygiene rating in Chapeltown →
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