The Chocolate House food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Ribble Valley
The Chocolate House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 12 May 2025, 14 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: Unit 1b Fairfield Business Park, Longsight Road, Clayton le Dale, BB2 7JA
How it compares in Ribble Valley
In Ribble Valley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chocolate House 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 Chocolate House | |
| 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 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 Chocolate House 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 Chocolate House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowson Dairies Ltd T/A Hawkshaw Farm Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Bay Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Frank Littler & Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Everything Retreat Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| OneStop Village Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about The Chocolate House
What is The Chocolate House's food hygiene rating?
The Chocolate House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 12 May 2025.
Is The Chocolate House 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Chocolate House last inspected?
The Chocolate House was last inspected on 12 May 2025, 14 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 Chocolate House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chocolate House 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 Chocolate House holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects The Chocolate House 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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