Edisford Bridge Country Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ribble Valley
Edisford Bridge Country Pub holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 January 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: Edisford Bridge Inn, Edisford Road, Clitheroe, BB7 3LJ
How it compares in Ribble Valley
A 2 is rare: only 5 of 574 rated places in Ribble Valley score this low, about one in 115. 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% | ← Edisford Bridge Country Pub | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Edisford Bridge Country Pub the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. 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 Edisford Bridge Country Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Grove Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bambinos Boutique Daycare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Edisford After School Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| CJ Snax & Catering Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Bashall Barn Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Bright Futures Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Edisford Bridge Country Pub
What is Edisford Bridge Country Pub's food hygiene rating?
Edisford Bridge Country Pub has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Ribble Valley Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Edisford Bridge Country Pub safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub 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 Edisford Bridge Country Pub last inspected?
Edisford Bridge Country Pub was last inspected on 14 January 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 Edisford Bridge Country Pub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Edisford Bridge Country Pub compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Edisford Bridge Country Pub holds a 2. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Edisford Bridge Country Pub 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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A rating of 2 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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