659 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 85.3% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Ribble Valley are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Ribble Valley currently has 659 registered food businesses. Of these, 590 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 85.3% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 6 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billington Village Store | BB7 9LY | 1 | Aug 09, 2024 |
| CJ's Sandwich Shop | BB7 2DD | 1 | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Hamadan | PR3 3JR | 1 | Jan 07, 2026 |
| Hudsons Ices | BB7 4AU | 1 | Nov 24, 2024 |
| Ling Hu Takeaway | BB7 2AW | 1 | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Little Achievers Forest School Nursery | BB1 9DQ | 1 | Oct 09, 2025 |
| Berry Lane News | PR3 3NH | 2 | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Edisford Bridge Country Pub | BB7 3LJ | 2 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Inch Perfect Trials | BB7 3AU | 2 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Khyber Takeaway | BB7 1AW | 2 | Dec 02, 2025 |
| New Inn | BB7 2JN | 2 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Rumbletums Ltd | BB7 2AD | 2 | Oct 10, 2024 |
There are currently 503 food businesses in Ribble Valley with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 85.3% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Ribble Valley depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.