The Lazy Cow food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Northumberland
The Lazy Cow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 May 2025, 13 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: Swinhoe Road, Beadnell, Northumberland, NE67 5BT
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Lazy Cow among the 2,775 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← The Lazy Cow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 Lazy 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 Lazy Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Taste of Northumberland Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Beadnell Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Edgewater Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Craster Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2024 |
| The Harbour Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 May 2026 |
| MFV Genesis HC1065 Farmers/growers | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Holly Trees Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Seahouses Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about The Lazy Cow
What is The Lazy Cow's food hygiene rating?
The Lazy Cow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 29 May 2025.
Is The Lazy 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lazy Cow last inspected?
The Lazy Cow was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lazy Cow?
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 Lazy Cow compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Lazy Cow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Lazy 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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