Applejacks food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ribble Valley
Applejacks 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 16 September 2025, 11 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.
97% of rated food businesses in Ribble Valley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ribble Valley ratings →
Address: 83 Berry Lane, Longridge, PR3 3WH
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Applejacks among the 506 places in Ribble Valley holding top marks, 88% 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 | 506 | 88% | ← Applejacks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 78 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 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 Applejacks 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 Applejacks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| Binny & the Bean Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
| The Stagedoor Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Forrest Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2018 |
| Gary Rowles, Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2026 |
| Fullaloves Wines Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| 65s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
Questions about Applejacks
What is Applejacks's food hygiene rating?
Applejacks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Applejacks 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 Applejacks last inspected?
Applejacks was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 11 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 Applejacks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Applejacks compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
88% of the 572 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Applejacks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Applejacks 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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