The Barley Mow

Graig Penllyn

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Barley Mow scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 24 April 2026 by Vale of Glamorgan.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Barley Mow, from September 2019 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 4 in 2019 to 5 in 2026.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The Barley Mow
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
27 September 2019	4 / 5	Good
24 April 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

The Barley Mow in Graig Penllyn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

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?

Barley Mow Inn,
Graig Penllyn,
Vale Of Glamorgan,
CF71 7RT

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

Who inspects The Barley Mow?

Food hygiene at The Barley Mow is inspected by Vale of Glamorgan, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Barley Mow

What is The Barley Mow’s food hygiene rating?

The Barley Mow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 24 April 2026.

When was The Barley Mow last inspected?

The Barley Mow was last inspected by Vale of Glamorgan on 24 April 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

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.