Old Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ribble Valley
Old Oak 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
This is a fresh result: Old Oak was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Old Oak Hotel, 111 Preston Road, Longridge, PR3 3BA
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% | ← Old Oak | |
| 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 Very 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 Old Oak the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 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 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Ribble Valley Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Old Oak 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 Old Oak last inspected?
Old Oak was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 Old Oak?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Oak compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Old Oak holds a 2. 5 places in the area share that rating.
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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Is this your business?
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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Understanding this rating
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