The Old School Rooms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ribble Valley
The Old School Rooms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 December 2024, 19 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: St Michael And St Johns Parish Centre, Lowergate, Clitheroe, BB7 1AG
How it compares in Ribble Valley
In Ribble Valley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old School Rooms sits behind roughly 501 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 501 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ← The Old School Rooms | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Old School Rooms 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 Old School Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendle Club Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Castle Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Jungle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Moor Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Banana News Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Clitheroe URC Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Brown Cow Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Bubble Shack Clitheroe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about The Old School Rooms
What is The Old School Rooms's food hygiene rating?
The Old School Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 13 December 2024.
Is The Old School Rooms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old School Rooms last inspected?
The Old School Rooms was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 19 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 Old School Rooms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old School Rooms compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, while The Old School Rooms holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects The Old School Rooms 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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