Jaffa's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ribble Valley
Jaffa's 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 26 June 2025, 12 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: 16 Whalley Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1AW
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Jaffa's 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% | ← Jaffa's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Jaffa's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli To Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Dixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Everyman Cinema Other catering premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bowland Beer Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Castleford Home for Elderly Caring Premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Brown Cow Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Jun Yue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Jaffa's
What is Jaffa's's food hygiene rating?
Jaffa's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 26 June 2025.
Is Jaffa's 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 Jaffa's last inspected?
Jaffa's was last inspected on 26 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ribble Valley Council rather than by the business.
How does Jaffa's compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Jaffa's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Jaffa's 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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Jaffa's is one of 307 rated food businesses in Clitheroe. See every hygiene rating in Clitheroe →
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