The Traders Arms
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The Traders Arms is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Traders Arms, Mellor Lane, Mellor, Blackburn, BB2 7EW, in the Ribble Valley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Ribble Valley oversees 660 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Ribble Valley is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- Traders Arms, Mellor Lane, Mellor, Blackburn
- Postcode
- BB2 7EW
- Local Authority
- Ribble Valley
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 103678
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Traders Arms?
The Traders Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Ribble Valley.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Traders Arms last inspected?
The Traders Arms was last inspected on 2026-01-16. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Traders Arms located?
The Traders Arms is located at Traders Arms, Mellor Lane, Mellor, Blackburn , BB2 7EW, in the Ribble Valley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BB2 postcode area.