The Barleycorn

Chichester

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Barleycorn scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 16 July 2026 by Chichester.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Barleycorn, from January 2025 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2025 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Barleycorn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Barleycorn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
7 January 2025	4 / 5	Good
16 July 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Barleycorn in Chichester has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Main Road,
Nutbourne,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO18 8RS

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Barleycorn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Barleycorn?

Food hygiene at The Barleycorn is inspected by Chichester, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.chichester.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Barleycorn

What is The Barleycorn’s food hygiene rating?

The Barleycorn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 16 July 2026.

When was The Barleycorn last inspected?

The Barleycorn was last inspected by Chichester on 16 July 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.