The Cow Ilkley food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
The Cow Ilkley holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 20 November 2025, 7 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: 1-3 New Brook Street, Ilkley, LS29 8DQ
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cow Ilkley 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 Cow Ilkley | |
| 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 Cow Ilkley 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 Ilkley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brook Street Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| JB Wilkinson and Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Piccolino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Ilkley Food Bank Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2022 |
| Chokdee Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
Questions about The Cow Ilkley
What is The Cow Ilkley's food hygiene rating?
The Cow Ilkley has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 20 November 2025.
Is The Cow Ilkley 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cow Ilkley last inspected?
The Cow Ilkley was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 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 Cow Ilkley?
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 Cow Ilkley compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while The Cow Ilkley holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Cow Ilkley 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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