Eight at Gazegill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ribble Valley
Eight at Gazegill 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
This is a fresh result: Eight at Gazegill was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lower Gazegill, Cross Hill Lane, Rimington, BB7 4EE
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Eight at Gazegill 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% | ← Eight at Gazegill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Eight at Gazegill 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 Eight at Gazegill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rimington Caravan Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Gazegill Organics Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Alpaca Cafe Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Todber Caravan Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
Questions about Eight at Gazegill
What is Eight at Gazegill's food hygiene rating?
Eight at Gazegill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Eight at Gazegill 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 Eight at Gazegill last inspected?
Eight at Gazegill was last inspected on 15 May 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 Eight at Gazegill?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eight at Gazegill compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
88% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Eight at Gazegill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Eight at Gazegill 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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