The Ribton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
The Ribton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 January 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: Ribton Moor Side, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8PU
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The Ribton among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← The Ribton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 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 Ribton 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 Ribton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Hensingham Primary School School/college/university | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Jericho School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Gables Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Haven Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Corner House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
| Aspens Services Ltd Catering School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Corkickle PFS Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about The Ribton
What is The Ribton's food hygiene rating?
The Ribton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 11 January 2024.
Is The Ribton 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ribton last inspected?
The Ribton was last inspected on 11 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ribton?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ribton compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Ribton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Ribton 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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