The Little Croft food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ribble Valley
The Little Croft holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 98 Whalley Road, Langho, BB6 8DD
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts The Little Croft among the 501 places in Ribble Valley holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 501 | 87% | ← The Little Croft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Little Croft none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Little Croft, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribble Valley Retreat Other catering premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Crazy Crackers Caring Premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Cool Kidz @ Langho Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Crazy Crackers Limited Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Northcote Hotel Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Northcote Stud Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Foxfields Country Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Kemple View Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about The Little Croft
What is The Little Croft's food hygiene rating?
The Little Croft has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 3 October 2024.
Is The Little Croft safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Little Croft last inspected?
The Little Croft was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ribble Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Little Croft?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Little Croft compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Croft is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects The Little Croft and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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