Assheton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ribble Valley
Assheton Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 December 2025, 7 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: Assheton Arms, Pendle Road, Downham, BB7 4BR
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Assheton Arms 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% | ← Assheton Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Assheton Arms 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 Assheton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Ice Cream Shop Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Hudsons Ices Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2026 |
| Chatburn C of E School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 July 2025 |
| Jade Fountain Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 May 2024 |
| Brown Cow Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Manor House HFE Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Costcutter/Chatburn Post Office Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Black Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Assheton Arms
What is Assheton Arms's food hygiene rating?
Assheton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Assheton Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Assheton Arms last inspected?
Assheton Arms was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 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 Assheton Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Assheton Arms compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Assheton Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Assheton Arms 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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