The Barns food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Hertfordshire
The Barns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 January 2011, more than 15 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: The Barns New Farm Weston Way, Baldock, SG7 6ER
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts The Barns among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← The Barns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 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 Barns 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 Barns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandles School School/college/university | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Amaz-Ballz Ball pit and Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Chez Burton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Cafe Plus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Baldock Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Baldock Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Avenue Park Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| Café Luna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about The Barns
What is The Barns's food hygiene rating?
The Barns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 18 January 2011.
Is The Barns 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Barns last inspected?
The Barns was last inspected on 18 January 2011, more than 15 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barns?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Barns compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Barns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects The Barns 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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The Barns is one of 82 rated food businesses in Baldock. See every hygiene rating in Baldock →
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