The Cow and Caf

Carrickfergus

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Cow and Caf scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 3 October 2024 by Mid and East Antrim.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Cow and Caf, from September 2020 to October 2024. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2020 to 4 in 2024.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Cow and Caf.

Food hygiene rating history for The Cow and Caf
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
22 September 2020	4 / 5	Good
3 October 2024	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Cow and Caf in Carrickfergus has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

9-11 Fairview Terrace,
Carrickfergus,
Antrim,
BT38 8PY

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Cow and Caf. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Cow and Caf?

Food hygiene at The Cow and Caf is inspected by Mid and East Antrim, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Cow and Caf

What is The Cow and Caf’s food hygiene rating?

The Cow and Caf has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 3 October 2024.

When was The Cow and Caf last inspected?

The Cow and Caf was last inspected by Mid and East Antrim on 3 October 2024.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.