Forrest Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ribble Valley
Forrest Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 Derby Road, Longridge, PR3 3NP
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Forrest Arms 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% | ← Forrest Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Forrest Arms 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 Forrest Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applejacks Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Gary Rowles, Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| St Wilfrid's Terrace Members' Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| The Stagedoor Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Fullaloves Wines Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| 65s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Booths Service Station Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Brendan Anderton Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
Questions about Forrest Arms
What is Forrest Arms's food hygiene rating?
Forrest Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 9 March 2018.
Is Forrest Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forrest Arms last inspected?
Forrest Arms was last inspected on 9 March 2018, more than 8 years 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 Forrest Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Forrest Arms compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Forrest Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Forrest Arms 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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