Brown Cow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
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 3 July 2025, 12 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: Selby Road, Halton, Leeds, LS15 7AY
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Brown Cow among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← Brown Cow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Bar Tat Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2022 |
| Bengal Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Austhorpe Primary School -Rise And Shine School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Cafe Flowers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Charles Henry Roe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Chapel Street Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | |
| Coes Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
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 Leeds Council on 3 July 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 3 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brown 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 Brown Cow compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Brown Cow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds 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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