Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
John Barleycorn Public House food hygiene rating
John Barleycorn Public House
Threshers Bush
Matching
Harlow
Essex
CM17 0NS Inspected 27 February 2026
Matching
Harlow
Essex
CM17 0NS Inspected 27 February 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Epping Forest
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
John Barleycorn Public House in Epping Forest currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 27 February 2026. John Barleycorn Public House is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at Threshers Bush, Matching, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0NS.
- Business name
- John Barleycorn Public House
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Epping Forest
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 27 February 2026
- FHRS ID
- 553611
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
27 February 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for John Barleycorn Public House.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 February 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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