The Takeout food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ribble Valley
The Takeout holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 November 2025, 7 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: 2a Whittingham Road, Longridge, PR3 2AA
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts The Takeout among the 505 places in Ribble Valley holding top marks, 88% 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 | 505 | 88% | ← The Takeout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 54 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 80 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Takeout 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 Takeout, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Valley Desserts Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| The Bridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Thorougoods Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Bonds Of Longridge Ltd Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Stonebridge Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Brendan Anderton Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Longridge High School School/college/university | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about The Takeout
What is The Takeout's food hygiene rating?
The Takeout has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 24 November 2025.
Is The Takeout 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Takeout last inspected?
The Takeout was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 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 Takeout?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Takeout compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
88% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Takeout is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects The Takeout 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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