Nabs Head food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Ribble
Nabs Head 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 4 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Nabs Head Hotel, Nabs Head Lane, Samlesbury, PR5 0UQ
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts Nabs Head 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% | ← Nabs Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Nabs Head 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 Nabs Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samlesbury Hall Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Bukhara Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Greggs Euro Garage Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Windmill Petrol Station Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2020 |
| Windmill Service Station Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| TurtleBee At Huntley's Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Aj's At Huntleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Butchers At Huntleys Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
Questions about Nabs Head
What is Nabs Head's food hygiene rating?
Nabs Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 4 May 2026.
Is Nabs Head 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 Nabs Head last inspected?
Nabs Head was last inspected on 4 May 2026, 2 months 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 Nabs Head?
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 Nabs Head compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and Nabs Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Nabs Head 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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