Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
Brown Cow Inn food hygiene rating
Brown Cow Inn
The Brown Cow
42-44 Penny Street
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1XF Inspected 11 February 2026
42-44 Penny Street
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1XF Inspected 11 February 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Lancaster City
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Brown Cow Inn in Lancaster City currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 11 February 2026. Brown Cow Inn is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at The Brown Cow, 42-44 Penny Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1XF.
- Business name
- Brown Cow Inn
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Lancaster City
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 11 February 2026
- FHRS ID
- 108368
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
11 February 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for Brown Cow Inn.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 February 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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