The Barge Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Barge Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 April 2026, 2 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 Barge Inn Frome Road, Bradford on Avon, BA15 2EA
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Barge Inn sits behind roughly 2,715 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ← The Barge Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Barge Inn 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 Barge Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Trust Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Maharaja Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Aspens-Services Ltd @Fitzmaurice School/college/university | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Bradford Society Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Beijing Paradise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Harlees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Parsons Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Coop Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2023 |
Questions about The Barge Inn
What is The Barge Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Barge Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wiltshire Council on 28 April 2026.
Is The Barge Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Barge Inn last inspected?
The Barge Inn was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barge Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Barge Inn compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Barge Inn holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Barge Inn 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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