Francesco's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ribble Valley
Francesco's holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 87 Lowergate, Clitheroe, BB7 1AG
How it compares in Ribble Valley
In Ribble Valley, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Francesco's sits behind roughly 505 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 505 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 54 | 9% | ← Francesco's | |
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 80 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 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 Francesco's 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 Francesco's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendle Club Luncheon Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Castle Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Jungle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Moor Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Banana News Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Clitheroe URC Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Brown Cow Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Bubble Shack Clitheroe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Francesco's
What is Francesco's's food hygiene rating?
Francesco's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Francesco's 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Francesco's last inspected?
Francesco's was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 Francesco's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Francesco's compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
88% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Francesco's holds a 4. 54 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Francesco's 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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