Tap 'n' Vent food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ribble Valley
Tap 'n' Vent 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 22 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: 4 Towneley Parade, Longridge, PR3 3HU
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Tap 'n' Vent 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% | ← Tap 'n' Vent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Tap 'n' Vent 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 Tap 'n' Vent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Longridge Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Geno's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| LJ's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Mrs Sippy Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| The Co-operative Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Prepped Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Emmerson's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Tap 'n' Vent
What is Tap 'n' Vent's food hygiene rating?
Tap 'n' Vent has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Tap 'n' Vent 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 Tap 'n' Vent last inspected?
Tap 'n' Vent was last inspected on 22 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 Tap 'n' Vent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Tap 'n' Vent compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Tap 'n' Vent is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Tap 'n' Vent 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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