Will's Wine Bar & Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ribble Valley
Will's Wine Bar & Kitchen 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: Will's Wine Bar & Kitchen was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 41 Castle Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2BT
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Will's Wine Bar & Kitchen among the 501 places in Ribble Valley holding top marks, 87% 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 | 501 | 87% | ← Will's Wine Bar & Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 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 Will's Wine Bar & Kitchen 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 Will's Wine Bar & Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESC.CC - Escape Coffee & Cocktails Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Broccoli Inc. @ The Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| Do Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Bubble Shack Clitheroe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Brioche Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Colborne House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Exchange Coffee Company Ltd. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Key Street Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about Will's Wine Bar & Kitchen
What is Will's Wine Bar & Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Will's Wine Bar & Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Will's Wine Bar & Kitchen 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 Will's Wine Bar & Kitchen last inspected?
Will's Wine Bar & Kitchen was last inspected on 12 June 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 Will's Wine Bar & Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Will's Wine Bar & Kitchen compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Will's Wine Bar & Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Will's Wine Bar & Kitchen 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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