The Red Cow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Red Cow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Red Cow was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 134 Brent Street, Brent Knoll, TA9 4BE
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Red Cow among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ← The Red Cow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Red Cow none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Red Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell Nursing Home Caring Premises | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Brent Knoll Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Atlas Petroleum Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Burnham On Sea Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Home Farm Holiday Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Brent House Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Burnham on Sea Community Infant School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Dec-o-Cakes Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about The Red Cow
What is The Red Cow's food hygiene rating?
The Red Cow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 15 June 2026.
Is The Red Cow safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Red Cow last inspected?
The Red Cow was last inspected on 15 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red Cow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red Cow compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Cow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Red Cow 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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