Red Cow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harborough
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 13 September 2017, more than 8 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: 58 - 60 High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AF
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Red Cow among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← Red Cow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 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 Red Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Esquires Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Aldwinckles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Hambleton Bakery Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2018 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2015 |
| Grounded Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Abbey Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Little Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Red Cow
What is Red Cow's food hygiene rating?
Red Cow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 13 September 2017.
Is 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 Red Cow last inspected?
Red Cow was last inspected on 13 September 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 Red Cow compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Red Cow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects 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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