The Cosy Cow food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Riding of Yorkshire
The Cosy Cow 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 9 May 2025, 14 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: 42 Middle Street South, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 6PS
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts The Cosy Cow among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← The Cosy Cow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Cosy Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Stella's Larder Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2016 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| First Steps Pre school Caring Premises | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2019 |
| Marco Polo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Rose Cottage Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about The Cosy Cow
What is The Cosy Cow's food hygiene rating?
The Cosy Cow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 9 May 2025.
Is The Cosy 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cosy Cow last inspected?
The Cosy Cow was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does The Cosy Cow compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Cosy Cow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects The Cosy 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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The Cosy Cow is one of 242 rated food businesses in Driffield. See every hygiene rating in Driffield →
East Riding of Yorkshire inspects and rates 3,149 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Riding of Yorkshire →
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