The Cottage Food Hygiene Ratings
Every UK location ranked by food safety score
The Cottage has room for improvement — only 68.75% of locations hold a 5-star rating, below the chain average.
Rating Distribution
🏆 Best Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Birchanger Lane, Birchanger, Bishops Stortford CM23 5QA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Uttlesford | 19 Oct 2018 |
The Cottage Stonebridge Green Road, Egerton TN27 9AP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Ashford | 14 Jan 2026 |
358 Worsley Road, Swinton M27 0FH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Salford | 21 Aug 2024 |
25A School Lane, Brinscall, Chorley PR6 8QS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Chorley | 26 Jun 2025 |
217-219 Newcastle Street, Burslem ST6 3QW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Stoke-On-Trent | 15 Apr 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
52 Main Street, East Leake, Nottinghamshire LE12 6PG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | 15 / 25 / 20 | Rushcliffe | 16 Apr 2026 |
115 The Village, Haxby YO32 2JH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | 15 / 15 / 20 | York | 24 Nov 2025 |
206 High Street, Elstow MK42 9XU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | 10 / 10 / 20 | Bedford | 4 Nov 2025 |
25 Market Street, Tottington BL8 4AA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | 15 / 15 / 10 | Bury | 28 Apr 2026 |
90 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD MK42 0NT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | 15 / 0 / 10 | Bedford | 26 Mar 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 Cottage food hygiene good?
The Cottage has an average food hygiene rating of 4.4/5 across 103 UK locations. 68.75% hold a 5-star rating. This is below the national average.
How many The Cottage locations are in the UK?
There are 103 The Cottage locations with food hygiene ratings in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What is the worst rated The Cottage in the UK?
The lowest rated The Cottage is at 52 Main Street, East Leake, Nottinghamshire with a rating of 0/5 (inspected 16/04/2026).
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily