The Cow Shed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bury
The Cow Shed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 2025, 8 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: Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street, Radcliffe, M26 1PN
How it compares in Bury
That puts The Cow Shed among the 828 places in Bury holding top marks, 75% 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 | 828 | 75% | ← The Cow Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 126 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 Cow Shed 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 Cow Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acapulco Catina/Arigato Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Bridge Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2018 |
| Bar-B-Q Land Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Buna Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Chilli Pepper Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Abbeycliffe Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about The Cow Shed
What is The Cow Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Cow Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 5 November 2025.
Is The Cow Shed 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cow Shed last inspected?
The Cow Shed was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bury 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 "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 Cow Shed compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and The Cow Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury 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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