The Barge Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North East Lincolnshire
The Barge Inn 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 29 August 2023, more than 2 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: Riverhead Centre, Victoria Street, DN31 1NH
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
That puts The Barge Inn among the 1,118 places in North East Lincolnshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,118 | 84% | ← The Barge Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 408 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Homestore Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2018 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Asda Customer Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| B J Catering Mobile caterer | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2021 |
| Alexandra News Retailers - other | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Birketts Top Town Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2019 |
Questions about The Barge Inn
What is The Barge Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Barge Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 29 August 2023.
Is The Barge Inn 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 Barge Inn last inspected?
The Barge Inn was last inspected on 29 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Lincolnshire 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 "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Barge Inn compare to other places in North East Lincolnshire?
84% of the 1,327 rated food businesses in North East Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Barge Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire 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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