Cow Shack Ice cream parlour food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bassetlaw
Cow Shack Ice cream parlour holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 August 2025, 10 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: Willow Works, Old Trent Road, Beckingham, DN10 4PY
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts Cow Shack Ice cream parlour among the 978 places in Bassetlaw holding top marks, 98% 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 | 978 | 98% | ← Cow Shack Ice cream parlour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 85 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 Cow Shack Ice cream parlour 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 Shack Ice cream parlour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diggory's Day Nursery Limited Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| The Owl at Beckingham Recreation Room Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| The Watering Can Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Hastings Centre Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Gainsborough Trinity Foundation Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about Cow Shack Ice cream parlour
What is Cow Shack Ice cream parlour's food hygiene rating?
Cow Shack Ice cream parlour has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Cow Shack Ice cream parlour 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cow Shack Ice cream parlour last inspected?
Cow Shack Ice cream parlour was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bassetlaw Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cow Shack Ice cream parlour?
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 Cow Shack Ice cream parlour compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and Cow Shack Ice cream parlour is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects Cow Shack Ice cream parlour 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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