Knead & Grind food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ribble Valley
Knead & Grind holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 August 2025, 11 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: 7 Castle Gate, Clitheroe, BB7 1AZ
How it compares in Ribble Valley
In Ribble Valley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Knead & Grind sits behind roughly 501 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 501 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ← Knead & Grind | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Knead & Grind 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 Knead & Grind, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clitheroe URC Other catering premises | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Bubble Shack Clitheroe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Banana News Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Do Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Broccoli Inc. @ The Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| Moor Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Castle Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Jungle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
Questions about Knead & Grind
What is Knead & Grind's food hygiene rating?
Knead & Grind has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Knead & Grind safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Knead & Grind last inspected?
Knead & Grind was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Knead & Grind?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Knead & Grind compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Knead & Grind holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Knead & Grind 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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