The Barleycorn Inn

Southampton

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

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

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 7 October 2025 by Winchester City.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Barleycorn Inn, from May 2021 to October 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 4 in 2025.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The Barleycorn Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
13 May 2021	5 / 5	Very good
7 October 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Barleycorn Inn in Southampton 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?

Lower Basingwell Street,
Bishops Waltham,
Southampton,
Hampshire,
SO32 1AJ

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

Who inspects The Barleycorn Inn?

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

Questions about The Barleycorn Inn

What is The Barleycorn Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Barleycorn Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 7 October 2025.

When was The Barleycorn Inn last inspected?

The Barleycorn Inn was last inspected by Winchester City on 7 October 2025.

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.