Coach and Horses food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ribble Valley
Coach and Horses 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
This is a fresh result: Coach and Horses was inspected on 25 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Coach And Horses Hotel, 20 Main Street, Bolton by Bowland, BB7 4NW
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Coach and Horses 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% | ← Coach and Horses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Coach and Horses 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 Coach and Horses, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach and Horses Brewery Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bolton by Bowland Tea Room and Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Bolton by Bowland C of E School School/college/university | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| The Reading Rooms Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| The Pendle Mushroom Company Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Coach and Horses
What is Coach and Horses's food hygiene rating?
Coach and Horses has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 25 June 2026.
Is Coach and Horses 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 Coach and Horses last inspected?
Coach and Horses was last inspected on 25 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Coach and Horses?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Coach and Horses compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Coach and Horses is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Coach and Horses 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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