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Food Hygiene Ratings in Ribble Valley
In Ribble Valley, 87.1% of 575 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.83/5. These figures cover 649 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Ribble Valley has 501 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 575 rated premises (87.1%). 6 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 87.1%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +7.4 pp
- National rank
- 73 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Ribble Valley
Plus 70 awaiting inspection and 4 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 70 awaiting inspection and 4 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Ribble Valley: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Ribble Valley?
- The average food hygiene rating in Ribble Valley is 4.83 out of 5, across 575 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Ribble Valley compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 87.1% of rated premises in Ribble Valley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.4 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Ribble Valley 73 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Ribble Valley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 501 food businesses in Ribble Valley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.1% of the 575 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Ribble Valley have a low hygiene rating?
- 6 food businesses in Ribble Valley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Ribble Valley food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Ribble Valley (649 establishments on record, 575 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Food hygiene ratings by area in Ribble Valley
Top-rated places in Ribble Valley
- Antico DeliRetailers - other · 15-17 Lowergate, Clitheroe · BB7 1AD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Eaves Hall Country ClubHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Eaves Hall, Eaves Hall Lane, West Bradford, Clitheroe · BB7 3JG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Pizza HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 65 Whalley Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire · BB7 1EE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Jo's Village KitchenOther catering premises · PR35/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- The Lovely Cow ShedOther catering premises · PR35/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- Todber Caravan ParkPub/bar/nightclub · Todber Caravan Park, Burnley Road, Gisburn, Lancashire · BB7 4JJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- Longridge Cricket ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Longridge Cricket Club, Chipping Road, Longridge, Preston · PR3 2NB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- Dunsop Bridge Cake CabinOther catering premises · BB75/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
- Ring a RoastOther catering premises · BB75/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
- The Inn At WhitewellHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dunsop Road, Whitewell, Clitheroe Lancashire · BB7 3AT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
- The Hungry PineMobile caterer · Stephen Park, Hole House Lane, Slaidburn, Clitheroe · BB7 4TS5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
- Eight at GazegillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lower Gazegill, Cross Hill Lane, Rimington, Clitheroe · BB7 4EE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Ribble Valley
- Ling Hu TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 25 Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire · BB7 2AW1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2026
- HamadanRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1-3 Inglewhite Road, Longridge, Preston Lancashire · PR3 3JR1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 January 2026
- Edisford Bridge Country PubPub/bar/nightclub · Edisford Bridge Inn, Edisford Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire · BB7 3LJ2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 January 2026
- Inch Perfect TrialsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Hey Barn, Dunsop Road, Whitewell, Clitheroe · BB7 3AU2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 September 2025
- New InnPub/bar/nightclub · New Inn, Parson Lane, Clitheroe, Lancashire · BB7 2JN2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 June 2024
- Berry Lane NewsRetailers - other · 69-71 Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston Lancashire · PR3 3NH2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 October 2018
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 649 real Food Standards Agency records for Ribble Valley, of which 575 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.