Paint Pot food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ribble Valley
Paint Pot holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 20 June 2024, 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: 1 Swan Courtyard, Castle Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DQ
How it compares in Ribble Valley
In Ribble Valley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Paint Pot 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% | ← Paint Pot | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Paint Pot 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 Paint Pot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Broccoli Inc. @ The Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| Bubble Shack Clitheroe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Key Street Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Clitheroe URC Other catering premises | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| ESC.CC - Escape Coffee & Cocktails Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Banana News Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Brioche Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Paint Pot
What is Paint Pot's food hygiene rating?
Paint Pot has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 20 June 2024.
Is Paint Pot 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Paint Pot last inspected?
Paint Pot was last inspected on 20 June 2024, 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 Paint Pot?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Paint Pot compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Paint Pot holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Paint Pot 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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