Mad Cows Catering
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Mad Cows Catering is a mobile caterer located at Myerscough Smithy Road, Samlesbury, BB2 7LJ, in the Ribble Valley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — 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. Ribble Valley oversees 660 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Ribble Valley is 4.8 out of 5. 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Mobile caterer
- Address
- Myerscough Smithy Road, Samlesbury
- Postcode
- BB2 7LJ
- Local Authority
- Ribble Valley
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 912509
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Mad Cows Catering?
Mad Cows Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Ribble Valley.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a mobile caterer?
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 Mad Cows Catering last inspected?
Mad Cows Catering was last inspected on 2025-06-11. 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 Mad Cows Catering located?
Mad Cows Catering is located at Myerscough Smithy Road, Samlesbury , BB2 7LJ, in the Ribble Valley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BB2 postcode area.