Ferguson's Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ribble Valley
Ferguson's Deli holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Cabin 3 Clitheroe Market, New Market Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2JW
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Ferguson's Deli 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% | ← Ferguson's Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ferguson's Deli 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 Ferguson's Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Bakes Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| D Bolton and Son Butcher Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Fenners Bakes Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Oliver's Fishmongers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Blueberries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Georgonzola's Deli Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Ice & Spice & All Things Nice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Ferguson's Deli
What is Ferguson's Deli's food hygiene rating?
Ferguson's Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Ferguson's Deli 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ferguson's Deli last inspected?
Ferguson's Deli was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Ferguson's Deli?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ferguson's Deli compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Ferguson's Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Ferguson's Deli 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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