The Milk Shed food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Ribble Valley
The Milk Shed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 February 2025, 17 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: Alston Dairy, Preston Road, Longridge, PR3 3BJ
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts The Milk Shed 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% | ← The Milk Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Milk Shed 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 Milk Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alston Lane RC School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Franco's Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| St Cecilia's RC High School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Longridge High School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about The Milk Shed
What is The Milk Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Milk Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 7 February 2025.
Is The Milk Shed 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Milk Shed last inspected?
The Milk Shed was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 17 months 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 Milk Shed?
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 Milk Shed compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Milk Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects The Milk Shed 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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The Milk Shed is one of 52 rated food businesses in Longridge. See every hygiene rating in Longridge →
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