The Brown Cow
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Brown Cow is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 214 Bamford Road, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 4AA, in the Rochdale local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Rochdale oversees 1,863 registered food businesses, of which 72% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Rochdale is 4.5 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Brown Cow?
The Brown Cow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Rochdale.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Brown Cow last inspected?
The Brown Cow was last inspected on 2025-08-26. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Brown Cow located?
The Brown Cow is located at 214 Bamford Road, Heywood, Lancashire , OL10 4AA, in the Rochdale local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the OL10 postcode area.