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The Red Cow

Pub or bar · 171 West Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4ND

Food hygiene rating
012345
Urgent improvementVery good

Improvement necessary. What a 2 means. Inspected 7 Oct 2025 by St Albans City council.

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What the inspector found

Handling and storing foodGenerally satisfactory
Cleanliness and condition of premisesImprovement necessary
Management of food safetyGenerally satisfactory

Shorter bar is better. FHRS points: hygiene 10, structural 15, management 10.

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