Barley Mow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Devon
Barley Mow 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 11 January 2019, more than 7 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: 97 Barrington Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6QS
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Barley Mow among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 592 | 86% | ← Barley Mow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Barley Mow 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 Mow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peryton Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Pyza Shop Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Castle Primary School School/college/university | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Golden Panda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2025 |
| 1939/Tomato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Margaret Allen House Caring Premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Barley Mow
What is Barley Mow's food hygiene rating?
Barley Mow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 11 January 2019.
Is Barley Mow 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 Barley Mow last inspected?
Barley Mow was last inspected on 11 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barley Mow?
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 Barley Mow compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Barley Mow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Barley Mow 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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Barley Mow is one of 204 rated food businesses in Tiverton. See every hygiene rating in Tiverton →
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