The Cow Public House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
The Cow Public House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 89 Westbourne Park Road, London, W2 5QH
How it compares in Westminster
That puts The Cow Public House among the 3,663 places in Westminster holding top marks, 70% 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 | 3,663 | 70% | ← The Cow Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 848 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 393 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 233 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 14 | <1% |
A further 446 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 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 Cow Public House 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 Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| 101 West Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Acklam 242 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| 1Rebel Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Acres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Acre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Abu Maher Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2023 |
| Acorn Nursery School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about The Cow Public House
What is The Cow Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Cow Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 22 October 2021.
Is The Cow Public House 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cow Public House last inspected?
The Cow Public House was last inspected on 22 October 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cow Public House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cow Public House compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and The Cow Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects The Cow Public House 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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