Alpaca Cafe food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Ribble Valley
Alpaca Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 June 2024, more than 2 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: Howgill Farm, Howgill Lane, Rimington, BB7 4EF
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Alpaca Cafe 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% | ← Alpaca Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Alpaca Cafe 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 Alpaca Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight at Gazegill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Gazegill Organics Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Rimington Caravan Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Foxhill Fold Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Foxhill Homestay Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Todber Caravan Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Little Middop Camping Pods Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Alpaca Cafe
What is Alpaca Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Alpaca Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 20 June 2024.
Is Alpaca Cafe 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alpaca Cafe last inspected?
Alpaca Cafe was last inspected on 20 June 2024, more than 2 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 Alpaca Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alpaca Cafe compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
88% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Alpaca Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Alpaca Cafe 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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