The Cafe at Stydd Gardens food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ribble Valley
The Cafe at Stydd Gardens 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 3 February 2026, 5 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: Stydd Gardens, Stoneygate Lane, Ribchester, PR3 3YN
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts The Cafe at Stydd Gardens 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 Cafe at Stydd Gardens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe at Stydd Gardens 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 Cafe at Stydd Gardens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always Cake Ltd/The Croft Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| The Shed Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| The Veg Shed Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| A Taste of Home by Maria And Sarah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Freda's Peanut Butter Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Potters Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Ribchester Sports & Social Clu Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
Questions about The Cafe at Stydd Gardens
What is The Cafe at Stydd Gardens's food hygiene rating?
The Cafe at Stydd Gardens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 3 February 2026.
Is The Cafe at Stydd Gardens 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 Cafe at Stydd Gardens last inspected?
The Cafe at Stydd Gardens was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 Cafe at Stydd Gardens?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cafe at Stydd Gardens 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 Cafe at Stydd Gardens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects The Cafe at Stydd Gardens 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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