The Aspinall Arms at Mitton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ribble Valley
The Aspinall Arms at Mitton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 December 2025, 7 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: Aspinal Arms Hotel, Mitton Road, Great Mitton, BB7 9PQ
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts The Aspinall Arms at Mitton 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 Aspinall Arms at Mitton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Aspinall Arms at Mitton 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 Aspinall Arms at Mitton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitton Hall Country House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Breda Murphy Delicatessen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Crumbs And BakerBoxx Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Hobbit Hill Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Edible Print Supplies Limited Distributors/Transporters | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Headstrong Health Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Choi Gan Vegetarian Cantonese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Crystal Care Collection Care Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about The Aspinall Arms at Mitton
What is The Aspinall Arms at Mitton's food hygiene rating?
The Aspinall Arms at Mitton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 1 December 2025.
Is The Aspinall Arms at Mitton 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Aspinall Arms at Mitton last inspected?
The Aspinall Arms at Mitton was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 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 Aspinall Arms at Mitton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Aspinall Arms at Mitton 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 Aspinall Arms at Mitton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects The Aspinall Arms at Mitton 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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