Kanoha Fried Chicken and Desserts food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ribble Valley
Kanoha Fried Chicken and Desserts holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 9 October 2025, 9 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: 35-39 Whalley Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1EE
How it compares in Ribble Valley
In Ribble Valley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Kanoha Fried Chicken and Desserts 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% | ← Kanoha Fried Chicken and Desserts | |
| 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 Kanoha Fried Chicken and Desserts 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 Kanoha Fried Chicken and Desserts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli To Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Dixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Jaffa's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Castleford Home for Elderly Caring Premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Jun Yue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Everyman Cinema Other catering premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bowland Beer Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Kanoha Fried Chicken and Desserts
What is Kanoha Fried Chicken and Desserts's food hygiene rating?
Kanoha Fried Chicken and Desserts has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Kanoha Fried Chicken and Desserts 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kanoha Fried Chicken and Desserts last inspected?
Kanoha Fried Chicken and Desserts was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 Kanoha Fried Chicken and Desserts?
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 Kanoha Fried Chicken and Desserts compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Kanoha Fried Chicken and Desserts holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Kanoha Fried Chicken and Desserts 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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