The Cow Shed food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
The Cow Shed 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
This is a fresh result: The Cow Shed was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Eamont Bridge, CA10 2JB
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Cow Shed among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← The Cow Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 Cow Shed 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 Cow Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| George & Dragon Clifton Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Abbott Lodge Jersey Ice Cream Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Jubilee House Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Lowther Castle Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Meadow View B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2019 |
| Askham Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Bridge Lane Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
Questions about The Cow Shed
What is The Cow Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Cow Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 29 May 2026.
Is The Cow Shed 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 Cow Shed last inspected?
The Cow Shed was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cow Shed?
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 Cow Shed compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and The Cow Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Cow Shed 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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