Blarneys Free House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnet
Blarneys Free House 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 30 June 2021, more than 5 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: 128 Burnt Oak Broadway Edgware, HA8 0BB
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so Blarneys Free House sits behind roughly 1,423 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ← Blarneys Free House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 513 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Blarneys Free House 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 Blarneys Free House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aryana Fish And Meat Market Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| A5 pizza & chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Appletree Court Care Home Caring Premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Barnfield Primary School School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Aksu Food Centre Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Aroma Bakerky Other catering premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Algarve Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Alkis Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about Blarneys Free House
What is Blarneys Free House's food hygiene rating?
Blarneys Free House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnet Council on 30 June 2021.
Is Blarneys Free House 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 Blarneys Free House last inspected?
Blarneys Free House was last inspected on 30 June 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blarneys Free House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blarneys Free House compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while Blarneys Free House holds a 4. 574 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Blarneys Free House 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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