Bird in the Barley

Messingham

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 Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 22 July 2026 by North Lincolnshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for Bird in the Barley, from August 2019 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Bird in the Barley.

Food hygiene rating history for Bird in the Barley
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
14 August 2019	5 / 5	Very good
19 December 2023	5 / 5	Very good
22 July 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Bird in the Barley in Messingham 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?

The Bird In The Barley,
Northfield Road,
Messingham,
North Lincolnshire,
DN17 3SQ

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

Who inspects Bird in the Barley?

Food hygiene at Bird in the Barley is inspected by North Lincolnshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.northlincs.gov.uk/environment/environmentalhealth/food/food-safety/ or [email protected].

Questions about Bird in the Barley

What is Bird in the Barley’s food hygiene rating?

Bird in the Barley has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 22 July 2026.

When was Bird in the Barley last inspected?

Bird in the Barley was last inspected by North Lincolnshire on 22 July 2026.

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.