The Beer Shack food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ribble Valley
The Beer Shack 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 12 August 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 22-24 King Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2EP
How it compares in Ribble Valley
In Ribble Valley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Beer Shack 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 Beer Shack | |
| 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 Beer Shack 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 Beer Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice & Spice & All Things Nice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Georgonzola's Deli Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Blueberries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| CJ's Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| ESC.CC - Escape Coffee & Cocktails Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Broccoli Inc. @ The Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| Barton Bakes Other catering premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| D Bolton and Son Butcher Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about The Beer Shack
What is The Beer Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Beer Shack has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 12 August 2021.
Is The Beer Shack 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 Beer Shack last inspected?
The Beer Shack was last inspected on 12 August 2021, more than 4 years 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 Beer Shack?
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 Beer Shack 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 Beer Shack holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects The Beer Shack 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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