Whalley Abbey food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Ribble Valley
Whalley Abbey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2025, 7 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: Whalley Abbey, The Sands, Whalley, BB7 9SS
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Whalley Abbey 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% | ← Whalley Abbey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Whalley Abbey 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 Whalley Abbey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giardino Segreto Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Amico Mio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| De Lacy Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Delicio Whalley Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Deux Amis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Holdens and Co Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Early Bairds Children's Nursery Caring Premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| CJ's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Whalley Abbey
What is Whalley Abbey's food hygiene rating?
Whalley Abbey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Whalley Abbey 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whalley Abbey last inspected?
Whalley Abbey was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 Whalley Abbey?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whalley Abbey compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Whalley Abbey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Whalley Abbey 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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