The Friary food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ribble Valley
The Friary holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 34 King Street, Whalley, BB7 9SL
How it compares in Ribble Valley
In Ribble Valley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Friary sits behind roughly 556 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 501 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ← The Friary | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Friary 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 Friary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amico Mio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| De Lacy Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Delicio Whalley Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Giardino Segreto Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Holdens and Co Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Rendezvous Nightclub Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| S R Hallworth Butchers Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Deux Amis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about The Friary
What is The Friary's food hygiene rating?
The Friary has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Ribble Valley Council on 21 August 2024.
Is The Friary safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Friary last inspected?
The Friary was last inspected on 21 August 2024, 22 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 The Friary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Friary compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, while The Friary holds a 3. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects The Friary 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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