The Cow Shed
Urgent improvement necessary. Last inspection 5 January 2026.
Quick facts
- The Cow Shed scored 0/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 5 January 2026.
- Verdict: Urgent improvement necessary.
- Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in North East Derbyshire.
- Inspected by North East Derbyshire Environmental Health.
Local authority: North East Derbyshire · council website ↗
Urgent improvement necessary.
The inspector found urgent issues requiring immediate action. In some cases this can trigger closure notices. Verify the current status before visiting.
Classified as a sit-down food business. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about The Cow Shed.
What is The Cow Shed's FSA hygiene rating?
The Cow Shed scored 0 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 5 January 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Cow Shed last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Cow Shed was on 5 January 2026, 4 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Cow Shed required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
Is it safe to eat at The Cow Shed?
The Cow Shed's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.
How does The Cow Shed compare to other venues in North East Derbyshire?
The Cow Shed's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in North East Derbyshire on the dedicated North East Derbyshire aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 5 January 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
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