Hygienic food handling
Generally satisfactoryIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Red Cow food hygiene rating
The Red Cow
171 West Common
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 4ND Inspected 7 October 2025
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 4ND Inspected 7 October 2025
Food hygiene rating
Rated by St Albans City
2
Some improvement necessary
Some improvement to hygiene standards was necessary.
At a glance
Business summary
The Red Cow in St Albans City currently has a food hygiene rating of 2 (Some improvement necessary). The latest published inspection was carried out on 7 October 2025. The Red Cow is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at 171 West Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4ND.
- Business name
- The Red Cow
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- St Albans City
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 7 October 2025
- FHRS ID
- 1715726
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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
7 October 2025
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Improvement necessaryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Generally satisfactoryConsiders 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 The Red Cow.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 October 2025 | 2 | Some improvement necessary | Current |
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