Bella Italian food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ribble Valley
Bella Italian holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 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: 48 Berry Lane, Longridge, PR3 3JP
How it compares in Ribble Valley
In Ribble Valley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Bella Italian sits behind roughly 501 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 501 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ← Bella Italian | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Bella Italian 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 Bella Italian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| LJ's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Mrs Sippy Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Geno's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Spice Longridge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Tap 'n' Vent Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| 65s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Booths Service Station Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Bella Italian
What is Bella Italian's food hygiene rating?
Bella Italian has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 21 July 2025.
Is Bella Italian safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bella Italian last inspected?
Bella Italian was last inspected on 21 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 Bella Italian?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bella Italian compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Bella Italian holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Bella Italian 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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