Ribchester Tastebuds

Ribchester Tastebuds is a other catering premises located at 39 Blackburn Road, Ribchester, Preston, PR3 3ZP, in the Ribble Valley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 August 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally Satisfactory). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Ribble Valley oversees 655 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Ribble Valley is 4.9 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.