Dough Boy Events food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Ribble
Dough Boy Events 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 6 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: Huntleys Country Stores, Whalley Road, Samlesbury, PR5 0UN
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts Dough Boy Events among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% 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 | 689 | 95% | ← Dough Boy Events | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 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 Dough Boy Events 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 Dough Boy Events, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Huntleys Counrty Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Aj's At Huntleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Butchers At Huntleys Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| Cafe Lazio At Huntleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Foodhall @ Huntley Ltd Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Sprinkles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Turtle Bee Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2020 |
Questions about Dough Boy Events
What is Dough Boy Events's food hygiene rating?
Dough Boy Events has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 6 June 2024.
Is Dough Boy Events 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 Dough Boy Events last inspected?
Dough Boy Events was last inspected on 6 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dough Boy Events?
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 Dough Boy Events compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and Dough Boy Events is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Dough Boy Events 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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