Shawbridge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ribble Valley
Shawbridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 October 2023, 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: 2-2a Shawbridge Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1LY
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Shawbridge among the 501 places in Ribble Valley holding top marks, 87% 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 | 501 | 87% | ← Shawbridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Shawbridge 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 Shawbridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antico Deli Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Bowland Bikes CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Clitheroe Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Fairhaven Housing Association Caring Premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2021 |
| Key Street Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Brioche Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Colborne House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Exchange Coffee Company Ltd. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Shawbridge
What is Shawbridge's food hygiene rating?
Shawbridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 6 October 2023.
Is Shawbridge 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shawbridge last inspected?
Shawbridge was last inspected on 6 October 2023, 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 Shawbridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shawbridge compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Shawbridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Shawbridge 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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