The Cowshed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
The Cowshed 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 16 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Horns Inn Holyhead Road, Albrighton, WV7 3DA
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Cowshed among the 2,510 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,510 | 88% | ← The Cowshed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 224 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 Cowshed 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 Cowshed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allfresch Ltd Importers/Exporters | 156 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Beckys Barn @ Kingswood Road Nurseries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| The Cedars Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| The Summer House Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Harp Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Mr Chef Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Crumb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Simmonds Butchers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about The Cowshed
What is The Cowshed's food hygiene rating?
The Cowshed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 16 November 2023.
Is The Cowshed 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 Cowshed last inspected?
The Cowshed was last inspected on 16 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cowshed?
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 Cowshed compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Cowshed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Cowshed 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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The Cowshed is one of 47 rated food businesses in Albrighton. See every hygiene rating in Albrighton →
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