The Red Cow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Uttlesford
The Red Cow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 January 2025, 17 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: 11 High Street, Chrishall, Royston, SG8 8RN
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts The Red Cow among the 583 places in Uttlesford 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 | 583 | 90% | ← The Red Cow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Red 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 Red Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King William IV Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Ostlers Manufacturers/packers | 2.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Pips Nursery School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| The Loaf Tin Bakery Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| The Mixing Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Julie's Cooking Academy School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Margaret House Caring Premises | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Heydon Grange Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about The Red Cow
What is The Red Cow's food hygiene rating?
The Red Cow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 21 January 2025.
Is The Red 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Red Cow last inspected?
The Red Cow was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red 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 Red Cow compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Cow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects The Red 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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