The Holy Cow Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
The Holy Cow Cafe 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 23 February 2024, 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: Manor Farm, Coach Lane, Chilcompton, BA3 4HP
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Holy Cow Cafe 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% | ← The Holy Cow Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Holy Cow Cafe 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 Holy Cow Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vigor and St John Church School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Dine Contract Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Breakfast/After School Club - Longvernal Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Greenacres Court Extra Care Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Brookes News Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Breakfast And After School Club School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Norton Hill Primary School - Midsomer Norton Sch Partnership School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Rutab Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about The Holy Cow Cafe
What is The Holy Cow Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Holy Cow Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 23 February 2024.
Is The Holy Cow Cafe 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 Holy Cow Cafe last inspected?
The Holy Cow Cafe was last inspected on 23 February 2024, 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 The Holy Cow Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Holy Cow Cafe compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Holy Cow Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Holy Cow Cafe 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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