The Barley Mow

Farnham

Food hygiene rating 1 / 5 · Major improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Barley Mow scored just 1 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Major improvement necessary Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Major improvement necessary

Last inspected on 26 March 2026 by Waverley.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Barley Mow, from June 2021 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 4 in 2021 to 1 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
25 June 2021	4 / 5	Good
26 March 2026	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary

What does this rating mean?

The Barley Mow in Farnham has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary 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?

The Barley Mow Public House Tilford Street,
Tilford,
Farnham,
Surrey,
GU10 2BU

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 Waverley, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.waverley.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 1 out of 5 (Major improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 26 March 2026.

When was The Barley Mow last inspected?

The Barley Mow was last inspected by Waverley on 26 March 2026.

Is a 1 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary 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.