The Brown Cow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
The Brown Cow holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 63 Town Gate, Wyke, BD12 9JQ
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Brown Cow sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← The Brown Cow | |
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 554 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Brown 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 Brown Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| B&M Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2017 |
| Chazzys Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Blackstone Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Aspens Services at Appleton Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| A Leadbeater Transport Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2019 |
| Cafe C C (Carie's Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
Questions about The Brown Cow
What is The Brown Cow's food hygiene rating?
The Brown Cow has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 17 October 2024.
Is The Brown 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Brown Cow last inspected?
The Brown Cow was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bradford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Brown Cow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Brown Cow compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while The Brown Cow holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Brown 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Brown Cow is one of 42 rated food businesses in Wyke. See every hygiene rating in Wyke →
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