The White Bull Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ribble Valley
The White Bull Hotel 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 30 March 2026, 3 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: White Bull Hotel, Church Street, Ribchester, PR3 3XP
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts The White Bull Hotel 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% | ← The White Bull Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The White Bull Hotel 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 White Bull Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's C of E School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Premier Ribchester Village Store Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 January 2026 |
| Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Potters Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Ribchester Sports & Social Clu Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| A Taste of Home by Maria And Sarah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Freda's Peanut Butter Manufacturers/packers | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| The Veg Shed Other catering premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about The White Bull Hotel
What is The White Bull Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The White Bull Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 30 March 2026.
Is The White Bull Hotel 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 The White Bull Hotel last inspected?
The White Bull Hotel was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 White Bull Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The White Bull Hotel compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The White Bull Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects The White Bull Hotel 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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