Barnaby's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Winchester City
Barnaby's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 October 2017, more than 8 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.
97% of rated food businesses in Winchester City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Winchester City ratings →
Address: Paterson Centre, Church Road, Swanmore, SO32 2PA
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How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Barnaby's among the 962 places in Winchester City holding top marks, 89% 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 | 962 | 89% | ← Barnaby's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 113 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 Barnaby's 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 Barnaby's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanmore Lunch Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Brickmakers Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| ActiveMe 360 CIC @ Swanmore Primary School/college/university | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Swanmore C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Central Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 June 2025 |
| O'Briens Cafe And Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Oates & Flour Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| Swanmore College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Barnaby's
What is Barnaby's's food hygiene rating?
Barnaby's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 11 October 2017.
Is Barnaby's 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barnaby's last inspected?
Barnaby's was last inspected on 11 October 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Winchester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barnaby's?
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 Barnaby's compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,080 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and Barnaby's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Barnaby's 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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