Dog Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ribble Valley
Dog Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 55 King Street, Whalley, BB7 9SP
How it compares in Ribble Valley
In Ribble Valley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Dog Inn sits behind roughly 556 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 501 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ← Dog Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Dog Inn 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 Dog Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amico Mio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| De Lacy Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Delicio Whalley Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Giardino Segreto Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Holdens and Co Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Rendezvous Nightclub Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| S R Hallworth Butchers Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Deux Amis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Dog Inn
What is Dog Inn's food hygiene rating?
Dog Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Ribble Valley Council on 30 October 2023.
Is Dog Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Dog Inn last inspected?
Dog Inn was last inspected on 30 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Dog Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dog Inn compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Dog Inn holds a 3. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Dog Inn 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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