Barley Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hounslow
Barley Cafe 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 9 May 2024, 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: Barley Mow Centre, 10 Barley Mow Passage, Chiswick
How it compares in Hounslow
That puts Barley Cafe among the 1,325 places in Hounslow holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,325 | 73% | ← Barley Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 312 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 412 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 Very 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 Barley Cafe 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 Barley Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
| ALAZ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Angie's Little Food Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2024 |
| Age Concern Chiswick @ The Friendship Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Acton Gardens Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Acton Youth Association @ Acton Garden Community Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about Barley Cafe
What is Barley Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Barley Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hounslow Council on 9 May 2024.
Is Barley Cafe 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 Barley Cafe last inspected?
Barley Cafe was last inspected on 9 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hounslow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barley Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barley Cafe compare to other places in Hounslow?
73% of the 1,817 rated food businesses in Hounslow hold the top rating of 5, and Barley Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hounslow Council inspects Barley Cafe 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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