Brown Cow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ribble Valley
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 8 September 2025, 10 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: Brown Cow Inn, 42-44 Moor Lane, Clitheroe, BB7 1AJ
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Brown Cow among the 501 places in Ribble Valley holding top marks, 87% 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 | 501 | 87% | ← Brown Cow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Very 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 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 Brown Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendle Club Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Deli To Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Dixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Jaffa's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Castle Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Jungle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Moor Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Cascades Child Care Caring Premises | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Brown Cow
What is Brown Cow's food hygiene rating?
Brown Cow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 8 September 2025.
Is 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 Brown Cow last inspected?
Brown Cow was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ribble Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brown Cow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Brown Cow compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Brown Cow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects 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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