Brown Cow Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blackburn
Brown Cow Inn 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 10 May 2022, more than 4 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: The Brown Cow 125 Livesey Branch Road, Livesey, Blackburn, BB2 4LU
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Brown Cow Inn among the 738 places in Blackburn holding top marks, 69% 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 | 738 | 69% | ← Brown Cow Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 233 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 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 Brown Cow Inn 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 Brown Cow Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Pizza Mobile caterer | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Branch Court Care Home Caring Premises | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Andrews Court Care Home Caring Premises | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Around the Block Butchers Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Big Papa's Blackburn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Blackburn Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Bigger Fish to Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about Brown Cow Inn
What is Brown Cow Inn's food hygiene rating?
Brown Cow Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 10 May 2022.
Is Brown Cow Inn 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 Brown Cow Inn last inspected?
Brown Cow Inn was last inspected on 10 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brown Cow Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Brown Cow Inn compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,075 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Brown Cow Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Brown Cow Inn 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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