The Brown Cow Food Hygiene Ratings
Every UK location ranked by food safety score
The Brown Cow performs well overall, though some locations could improve. 72.73% hold a 5-star rating.
Rating Distribution
🏆 Best Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brown Cow Hotel, Pontefract Road, Ackworth WF7 7EL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Wakefield | 27 Jan 2026 |
214 Bamford Road, Heywood OL10 4AA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 0 | Rochdale | 26 Aug 2025 |
133 Newmarket, Louth LN11 9EG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | East Lindsey | 10 Oct 2024 |
569 Gibbet Street, Halifax, Calderdale HX2 0AL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 / 5 / 0 | Calderdale | 26 Sept 2024 |
10 Halewood Road, Liverpool L25 3PG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 / 0 / 0 | Liverpool | 17 Jan 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brown Cow, Woodhill Road, Burrs BL8 1DA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Bury | 21 Jan 2025 |
BROWN COW INN, MAIN STREET CA13 9JS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Cumberland | 20 Sept 2024 |
63 Town Gate, Wyke BD12 9JQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 4 | 0 / 10 / 5 | Bradford | 17 Oct 2024 |
Brown Cow Hotel, Pontefract Road, Ackworth WF7 7EL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Wakefield | 27 Jan 2026 |
214 Bamford Road, Heywood OL10 4AA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 0 | Rochdale | 26 Aug 2025 |
How Food Hygiene Ratings Work
Every food business in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is inspected by local council officers and given a food hygiene rating from 0 to 5:
What are the H/S/C sub-scores?
Behind each rating, inspectors assess three areas and give a score where lower is better:
- Hygiene (H)How hygienically food is prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled, and stored. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Structural (S)The condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Confidence (C)How well the business manages food safety — records, training, procedures. 0 = very good, 30 = urgent improvement
A perfect score is 0/0/0 — meaning very good across all three areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores.
FAQ
Is The Brown Cow food hygiene good?
The Brown Cow has an average food hygiene rating of 4.5/5 across 12 UK locations. 72.73% hold a 5-star rating. This is above the national average.
How many The Brown Cow locations are in the UK?
There are 12 The Brown Cow locations with food hygiene ratings in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What is the worst rated The Brown Cow in the UK?
The lowest rated The Brown Cow is at Brown Cow, Woodhill Road, Burrs with a rating of 3/5 (inspected 21/01/2025).
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily