Ling Hu Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ribble Valley
Ling Hu Takeaway holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 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: 25 Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2AW
How it compares in Ribble Valley
A 1 is rare: only 2 of 574 rated places in Ribble Valley score this low, about one in 287. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 501 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Ling Hu Takeaway | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Ling Hu Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ling Hu Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Roundabout Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Pendle County Primary School School/college/university | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School School/college/university | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouse Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Brooklyn Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Kong San Cantonese Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Clitheroe Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2018 |
Questions about Ling Hu Takeaway
What is Ling Hu Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Ling Hu Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Ribble Valley Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Ling Hu Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ling Hu Takeaway last inspected?
Ling Hu Takeaway was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 Ling Hu Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ling Hu Takeaway compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Ling Hu Takeaway holds a 1. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Ling Hu Takeaway 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Ribble Valley, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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