Old Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ribble Valley
Old Oak 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 19 June 2026, 2 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Ribble Valley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ribble Valley ratings →
Address: Old Oak Hotel, 111 Preston Road, Longridge, PR3 3BA
How this rating has changed
Old Oak has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 19 June 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 June 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Old Oak among the 510 places in Ribble Valley holding top marks, 89% 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 | 510 | 89% | ← Old Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 52 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Old Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cecilia's RC High School School/college/university | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Longridge High School School/college/university | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Franco's Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Alston View Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Thorougoods Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Sweet Valley Desserts Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| The Takeout Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| The Bridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
Questions about Old Oak
What is Old Oak's food hygiene rating?
Old Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Old Oak 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 Old Oak last inspected?
Old Oak was last inspected on 19 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ribble Valley Council rather than by the business.
How does Old Oak compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
89% of the 575 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Old Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Old Oak 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Old Oak is one of 53 rated food businesses in Longridge. See every hygiene rating in Longridge →
Ribble Valley inspects and rates 652 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Ribble Valley →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.ribblevalley.gov.uk
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