Moody Cow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
Moody 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 19 February 2026, 4 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: Upton Bishop, HR9 7TT
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Moody Cow among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← Moody Cow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 Moody 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 Moody Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| P & S Golf Court Management Limited - South Herefordshire Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| The Alma Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2022 |
| Linton Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2019 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Ross Spur Greggs Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
| Ross Spur Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Ross Spur Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Asda Express Ross Spur Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2017 |
Questions about Moody Cow
What is Moody Cow's food hygiene rating?
Moody Cow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Moody 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 Moody Cow last inspected?
Moody Cow was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Moody Cow?
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 Moody Cow compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Moody Cow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Moody 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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