Alpaca Cafe

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-06-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Alpaca Cafe is a mobile caterer located at Howgill Farm, Howgill Lane, Rimington, Clitheroe, BB7 4EF, in the Ribble Valley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 June 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — 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. 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
Mobile caterer
Address
Howgill Farm, Howgill Lane, Rimington, Clitheroe
Postcode
BB7 4EF
Local Authority
Ribble Valley
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1587821

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Alpaca Cafe?

Alpaca Cafe 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 mobile caterer?

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 Alpaca Cafe last inspected?

Alpaca Cafe was last inspected on 2024-06-20. 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 Alpaca Cafe located?

Alpaca Cafe is located at Howgill Farm, Howgill Lane, Rimington, Clitheroe , BB7 4EF, in the Ribble Valley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BB7 postcode area.