The Cow Shed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North East Derbyshire
The Cow Shed holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Border View Farm, Rod Moor Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, S18 8XL
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
A 0 is rare: only 1 of 757 rated places in North East Derbyshire score this low, about one in 757. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 654 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ← The Cow Shed |
A further 52 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Cow Shed the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Cow Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradway Breakfast and After School Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Dore & Totley Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| All Things Nice Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about The Cow Shed
What is The Cow Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Cow Shed has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 5 January 2026.
Is The Cow Shed safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was The Cow Shed last inspected?
The Cow Shed was last inspected on 5 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cow Shed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cow Shed compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Cow Shed holds a 0. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects The Cow Shed and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North East Derbyshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Your council: North East Derbyshire
Understanding this rating
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