Vesuvio food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ribble Valley
Vesuvio 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 15 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 48 Whalley Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1EE
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Vesuvio 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% | ← Vesuvio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Vesuvio 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 Vesuvio, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun Yue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Castleford Home for Elderly Caring Premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Marley's Pizza Mobile caterer | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2020 |
| Deli To Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Dixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Jaffa's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Bowland Beer Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Everyman Cinema Other catering premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Vesuvio
What is Vesuvio's food hygiene rating?
Vesuvio has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 15 September 2023.
Is Vesuvio 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 Vesuvio last inspected?
Vesuvio was last inspected on 15 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Vesuvio?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Vesuvio compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Vesuvio is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Vesuvio 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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