The Cow Shed food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tonbridge and Malling
The Cow Shed 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 14 August 2023, more than 2 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: Little Barn At Rear Of The Farmhouse, 97 High Street, West Malling
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts The Cow Shed among the 771 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 80% 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 | 771 | 80% | ← The Cow Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 Shed 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 Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Desh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Imperial Dynasty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Angel Catering Other catering premises | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Frank's Restaurant And Mussel Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2022 |
Questions about The Cow Shed
What is The Cow Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Cow Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 14 August 2023.
Is The Cow Shed 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 The Cow Shed last inspected?
The Cow Shed was last inspected on 14 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cow Shed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Shed compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and The Cow Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects The Cow Shed 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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