The Red Cow

Rated 2/5 — Improvement necessary

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Last inspected

7 October 2025

Business type

Pub/bar/nightclub

Local authority

St Albans City

Scheme

FHRS (England, Wales & NI)

Address

171 West Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4ND

Inspection score breakdown

Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30. A lower number means a better result.

Hygiene

10/25

Structural

15/25

Management

10/30

About this rating

The Red Cow was most recently inspected on 7 October 2025 and received a rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary).

The inspection assessed three areas: hygiene practices scored 10 out of 25, structural compliance scored 15 out of 25, and food safety management scored 10 out of 30. Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30 — a lower number means a better result.

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