The Dun Cow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Telford and Wrekin Council
The Dun Cow holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 15 April 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: The Dun Cow 4 Duke Street, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1BJ
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
In Telford and Wrekin Council, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dun Cow sits behind roughly 1,137 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,137 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ← The Dun Cow | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Dun 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 Dun Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gratitude Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Bubbly's Kitchen Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Catherine's Bakery Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Hills Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2022 |
| Cosy UpperRoom Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Confections & Creations Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
Questions about The Dun Cow
What is The Dun Cow's food hygiene rating?
The Dun Cow has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 15 April 2025.
Is The Dun Cow 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dun Cow last inspected?
The Dun Cow was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Telford and Wrekin Council Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dun Cow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dun Cow compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,334 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, while The Dun Cow holds a 4. 133 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects The Dun 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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