The Red Cow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
The Red 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 22 April 2022, more than 4 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: 2 St Edmunds Close, Derby, DE22 2DZ
How it compares in Derby City
That puts The Red Cow among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← The Red Cow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 316 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 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 Red 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 Red Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Bar 189 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Allestree Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| C T D News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
Questions about The Red Cow
What is The Red Cow's food hygiene rating?
The Red Cow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 22 April 2022.
Is The Red 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 The Red Cow last inspected?
The Red Cow was last inspected on 22 April 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Red 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red Cow compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Cow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Red 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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