The Barley Mow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stratford-on-Avon
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 7 January 2026, 6 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: Barley Mow, Priory Square, Studley, B80 7BA
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts The Barley Mow among the 1,074 places in Stratford-on-Avon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,074 | 86% | ← The Barley Mow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Caney's Cider Manufacturers/packers | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Bombay Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Cantonese Chef Other catering premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Studley Infants School School/college/university | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 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 Stratford-on-Avon Council on 7 January 2026.
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 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Mow compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and The Barley Mow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon 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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