The Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ribble Valley
The Diner 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: The Diner was inspected on 17 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in Ribble Valley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ribble Valley ratings →
Address: Samlesbury Aerodrome, Myerscough Road, BB2 7LF
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How this rating has changed
The Diner was re-inspected on 17 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts The Diner among the 506 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 | 506 | 88% | ← The Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 78 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 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 The Diner 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 Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCS Food Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bowland Restaurant @ BAE Systems Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Canberra Club at BAE Systems Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| 608 Costa Coffee Shop at BAE Systems Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 609 Costa Coffee Bar at BAE Systems Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Bluebird Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Taylors Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| The Academy of Skills & Knowledge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Diner
What is The Diner's food hygiene rating?
The Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 17 July 2026.
Is The Diner 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 The Diner last inspected?
The Diner was last inspected on 17 July 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 The Diner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Diner compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
88% of the 572 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects The Diner 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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Understanding this rating
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