The Barn Owl food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Worcester City
The Barn Owl 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 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Berkeley Way, Worcester, WR4 9UP
How it compares in Worcester City
That puts The Barn Owl among the 460 places in Worcester City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 460 | 78% | ← The Barn Owl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 Barn Owl 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 Barn Owl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baregrillz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Busy Bees In Worcester Caring Premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Compass Group At Sainsbury Shire Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Alliance In Partnership At St Josephs Catholic Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Elior @ Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Class Catering At Cranham Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Best-One At Blackpole Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Cleverchefs At West Mercia Police HQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about The Barn Owl
What is The Barn Owl's food hygiene rating?
The Barn Owl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worcester City Council on 24 October 2024.
Is The Barn Owl 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 Barn Owl last inspected?
The Barn Owl was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worcester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barn Owl?
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 Barn Owl compare to other places in Worcester City?
78% of the 590 rated food businesses in Worcester City hold the top rating of 5, and The Barn Owl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worcester City Council inspects The Barn Owl 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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