Adam Hitchen Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ribble Valley
Adam Hitchen Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Adam Hitchen Catering was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Ribble Valley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ribble Valley ratings →
How this rating has changed
Adam Hitchen Catering was re-inspected on 28 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Adam Hitchen Catering among the 510 places in Ribble Valley holding top marks, 89% 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 | 510 | 89% | ← Adam Hitchen Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 52 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 Adam Hitchen Catering 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.
Questions about Adam Hitchen Catering
What is Adam Hitchen Catering's food hygiene rating?
Adam Hitchen Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 28 July 2026.
Is Adam Hitchen Catering 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Adam Hitchen Catering last inspected?
Adam Hitchen Catering was last inspected on 28 July 2026, a month 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 Adam Hitchen Catering?
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 Adam Hitchen Catering compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
89% of the 575 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Adam Hitchen Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Adam Hitchen Catering 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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Understanding this rating
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