Cow And Calf Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Bradford
Cow And Calf Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2025, 8 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: Hangingstone Road, Ilkley, LS29 8BT
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Cow And Calf Hotel among the 2,942 places in Bradford holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,942 | 72% | ← Cow And Calf Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 680 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 305 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 102 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 558 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 Cow And Calf Hotel 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 Cow And Calf Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Time Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Clevedon House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Moorfield School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Furniss Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Ben Rhydding Preschool Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| FM Catering Services at Ben Rhydding Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Ilkley Grammar School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Craiglands Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
Questions about Cow And Calf Hotel
What is Cow And Calf Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Cow And Calf Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 30 October 2025.
Is Cow And Calf Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cow And Calf Hotel last inspected?
Cow And Calf Hotel was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 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 Cow And Calf Hotel?
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 Cow And Calf Hotel compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Cow And Calf Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Cow And Calf Hotel 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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