Dunbia Sawley (Staff Canteen only) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ribble Valley
Dunbia Sawley (Staff Canteen only) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Dunbia Sawley (Staff Canteen only) was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Castill Laithe Abattoir, Gisburn Road, Sawley, BB7 4LH
How it compares in Ribble Valley
In Ribble Valley, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Dunbia Sawley (Staff Canteen only) sits behind roughly 505 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 505 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 54 | 9% | ← Dunbia Sawley (Staff Canteen only) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 80 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dunbia Sawley (Staff Canteen only) 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 Dunbia Sawley (Staff Canteen only), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion at Rimington Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2019 |
| Stirk House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Ribble Valley Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Abbey Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Spread Eagle Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Eight at Gazegill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Bolton by Bowland C of E School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Bolton by Bowland Tea Room and Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Dunbia Sawley (Staff Canteen only)
What is Dunbia Sawley (Staff Canteen only)'s food hygiene rating?
Dunbia Sawley (Staff Canteen only) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 1 June 2026.
Is Dunbia Sawley (Staff Canteen only) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dunbia Sawley (Staff Canteen only) last inspected?
Dunbia Sawley (Staff Canteen only) was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month 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 Dunbia Sawley (Staff Canteen only)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dunbia Sawley (Staff Canteen only) compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
88% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Dunbia Sawley (Staff Canteen only) holds a 4. 54 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Dunbia Sawley (Staff Canteen only) 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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