Clarkes Butty Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Ribble
Clarkes Butty Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 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: 10 Hawksbury Drive, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9EJ
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts Clarkes Butty Bar among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% 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 | 689 | 95% | ← Clarkes Butty Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Clarkes Butty Bar 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 Clarkes Butty Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Booths Supermarkets Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Asda Express Middleforth PFS Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Middleforth Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| BioAim Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| All Hallows Roman Catholic High School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2026 |
Questions about Clarkes Butty Bar
What is Clarkes Butty Bar's food hygiene rating?
Clarkes Butty Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Clarkes Butty Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clarkes Butty Bar last inspected?
Clarkes Butty Bar was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Clarkes Butty Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clarkes Butty Bar compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and Clarkes Butty Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Clarkes Butty Bar 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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