The Inn At Whitewell food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Ribble Valley
The Inn At Whitewell holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Inn At Whitewell was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Dunsop Road, Whitewell, BB7 3AT
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts The Inn At Whitewell 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 Inn At Whitewell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Inn At Whitewell 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 Inn At Whitewell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inch Perfect Trials Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 11 September 2025 |
| Bowland Wild Boar Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| The Tithe Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Dunsop Bridge Working Men's Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Puddleducks Tea Rooms Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Thorneyholme RC Primary School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Wood End Farm B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
Questions about The Inn At Whitewell
What is The Inn At Whitewell's food hygiene rating?
The Inn At Whitewell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Inn At Whitewell 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Inn At Whitewell last inspected?
The Inn At Whitewell was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Inn At Whitewell?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Inn At Whitewell 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 Inn At Whitewell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects The Inn At Whitewell 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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