Ribble Lodge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Preston
Ribble Lodge 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 19 May 2025, 13 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: Ribble Lodge, 199-201 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR2 6RD
How it compares in Preston
That puts Ribble Lodge among the 1,176 places in Preston holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,176 | 79% | ← Ribble Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 Ribble Lodge 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 Ribble Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon Me Crazy Catering Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Blessed Sacrament After School Other catering premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Blessed Sacrament RCP School School/college/university | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Bite Size Chefs Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Bridgeway Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bethany House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Billington Lodge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Ribble Lodge
What is Ribble Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Ribble Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 19 May 2025.
Is Ribble Lodge 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 Ribble Lodge last inspected?
Ribble Lodge was last inspected on 19 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ribble Lodge?
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 Ribble Lodge compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Ribble Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Ribble Lodge 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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