The Brown Cow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
The Brown 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 4 December 2024, 19 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: Ireland Bridge, Millgate, Bingley, BD16 2QX
How it compares in Bradford
That puts The Brown Cow 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% | ← The Brown Cow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chan's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| BP M&S and Wild Bean Cafe Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Chip N Ern (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2019 |
| 99 & Main Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Bingley Food Bank Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2017 |
| Bingley Little Theatre Other catering premises | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Abs Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Bingley Baptist Church Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
Questions about The Brown Cow
What is The Brown Cow's food hygiene rating?
The Brown Cow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 4 December 2024.
Is The Brown 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 Brown Cow last inspected?
The Brown Cow was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very 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, and The Brown Cow is one of them.
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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