The Little Cow Shed food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire East
The Little Cow Shed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Little Cow Shed was inspected on 16 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hare Lane Farm Holmes Chapel Road, Brereton, CW12 4SS
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The Little Cow Shed among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,438 | 89% | ← The Little Cow Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Little 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 Little Cow Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brereton County Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Pear Tree farm Shop Farmers/growers | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2025 |
| G Gees Cafe Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Tea Junction Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 October 2024 |
| Swettenham Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Tea from the Manor Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Just Kidding Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about The Little Cow Shed
What is The Little Cow Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Little Cow Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 16 May 2026.
Is The Little 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Little Cow Shed last inspected?
The Little Cow Shed was last inspected on 16 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Little Cow Shed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Little Cow Shed compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Cow Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The Little 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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