Cow and Apple food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Cow and Apple 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
This rating dates from 15 September 2023, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 1a Vicarage Walk, Yeovil, BA20 1EU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Cow and Apple 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% | ← Cow and Apple | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cow and Apple 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 Cow and Apple, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choi's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Earls Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Eight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Boswells Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| COSTA Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about Cow and Apple
What is Cow and Apple's food hygiene rating?
Cow and Apple has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 15 September 2023.
Is Cow and Apple 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 Cow and Apple last inspected?
Cow and Apple was last inspected on 15 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Cow and Apple?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cow and Apple compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Cow and Apple is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Cow and Apple 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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Understanding this rating
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