The Dun Cow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
The Dun 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 8 May 2025, 14 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: Purdy Street, Salthouse, Norfolk, NR25 7XA
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Dun Cow among the 1,257 places in North Norfolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,257 | 86% | ← The Dun Cow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 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 The Dun 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 Dun Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookies Crab Shop Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Salthouse Store Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Norfolk Wildlife Trust Cley Marshes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Old Reading Room Tea-Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Muckleburgh Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| The Three Swallows Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 October 2025 |
| Cley Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2021 |
| The Harnser Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about The Dun Cow
What is The Dun Cow's food hygiene rating?
The Dun Cow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 8 May 2025.
Is The Dun 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 Dun Cow last inspected?
The Dun Cow was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dun Cow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Dun Cow compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Dun Cow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Dun 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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