The Horny Cow food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
The Horny Cow holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 June 2023, more than 3 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: Home Farm High Street, YO18 7LE
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Horny Cow sits behind roughly 5,364 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,364 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ← The Horny Cow | |
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Horny 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 Horny Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| The Grange Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| The Hall Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| The Park Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Vale Of Pickering Caravan Park Shop Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Oakwood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Lavenders Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about The Horny Cow
What is The Horny Cow's food hygiene rating?
The Horny Cow has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 2 June 2023.
Is The Horny Cow safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Horny Cow last inspected?
The Horny Cow was last inspected on 2 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Horny 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Horny Cow compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Horny Cow holds a 4. 544 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Horny 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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