1,002 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 87.0% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Chorley are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,002 registered food businesses for Chorley. Of these, 883 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 87.0% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 10 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y SMASH | PR7 2SQ | 0 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Bangla Spice Brasserie | PR25 5SB | 1 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Browns Chip Shop | PR7 1ES | 1 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Fresh Market | PR7 2SQ | 1 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Fry Days Fish Bar | PR6 0HY | 1 | Aug 05, 2026 |
| Go Local | PR7 3HR | 1 | Aug 06, 2026 |
| Grace AfroCarribean Foods Ltd | PR6 0PJ | 1 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Highcliffe Rest Home | PR6 7HW | 1 | May 15, 2026 |
| Jamun Tree | PR7 3DX | 1 | May 19, 2026 |
| Lakeside Coffee Shop | PR6 8BX | 1 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Cream Curls / Kings Castle / Greek City | PR6 0AG | 2 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Little Acorns Nursery | PR6 7JH | 2 | Jun 18, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 768 food businesses in Chorley with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 87.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Chorley depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.