The Barrel Boulangerie

Hackney

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 28 January 2025 by Hackney.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Barrel Boulangerie, from February 2021 to January 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2021 to 3 in 2025.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The Barrel Boulangerie
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
19 February 2021	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
28 January 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Barrel Boulangerie in Hackney has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

110-112 HOXTON STREET,
Hackney,
London,
N1 6SH

The Barrel Boulangerie Hygiene Rating - 3/5

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

Who inspects The Barrel Boulangerie?

Food hygiene at The Barrel Boulangerie is inspected by Hackney, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://hackney.gov.uk/environmental-health#food or [email protected].

Questions about The Barrel Boulangerie

What is The Barrel Boulangerie’s food hygiene rating?

The Barrel Boulangerie has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 28 January 2025.

When was The Barrel Boulangerie last inspected?

The Barrel Boulangerie was last inspected by Hackney on 28 January 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.