Solos food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ribble Valley
Solos 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 July 2025, 11 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: 22 Wellgate, Clitheroe, BB7 2DP
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Solos 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% | ← Solos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Solos 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 Solos, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brioche Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Colborne House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Exchange Coffee Company Ltd. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| ESC.CC - Escape Coffee & Cocktails Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Antico Deli Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Key Street Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| CJ's Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Do Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about Solos
What is Solos's food hygiene rating?
Solos has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 22 July 2025.
Is Solos 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 Solos last inspected?
Solos was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 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 Solos?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Solos compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Solos is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Solos 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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Solos is one of 307 rated food businesses in Clitheroe. See every hygiene rating in Clitheroe →
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