Barley Mow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
Barley Mow holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 15 February 2013, more than 13 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: Barley Mow Inn, 117 St Margarets Road, Birmingham, B8 2BD
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Barley Mow sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Barley Mow | |
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Furqan Supermarket Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2017 |
| Abigail Fridays Electrolysis Beauty Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2021 |
| 000 Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2017 |
| Azad Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2017 |
| Arcadia Snooker Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2017 |
| ABM Catering @ Hodge Hill Girls Scho School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Alderman Bowen Adult Training Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Barley Mow
What is Barley Mow's food hygiene rating?
Barley Mow has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 15 February 2013.
Is Barley Mow 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barley Mow last inspected?
Barley Mow was last inspected on 15 February 2013, more than 13 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barley Mow compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Barley Mow holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham 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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