What is the average food hygiene rating in Chorley?

The average food hygiene rating in Chorley is 4.83 out of 5, across 858 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Chorley compare with the national average for food hygiene?

87.5% of rated premises in Chorley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Chorley 69 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Chorley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

751 food businesses in Chorley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.5% of the 858 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Chorley have a low hygiene rating?

7 food businesses in Chorley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Chorley food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Chorley (967 establishments on record, 858 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Chorley

In Chorley, 87.5% of 858 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.83/5. These figures cover 967 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Chorley has 751 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 858 rated premises (87.5%). 7 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

5★ share: 87.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +7.8 pp
National rank: 69 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Chorley

5★ Very Good

751 (87.5%)

4★ Good

77 (9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

23 (2.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

6 (0.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 33 awaiting inspection and 76 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 33 awaiting inspection and 76 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Chorley: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Chorley?: The average food hygiene rating in Chorley is 4.83 out of 5, across 858 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Chorley compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 87.5% of rated premises in Chorley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Chorley 69 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Chorley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 751 food businesses in Chorley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.5% of the 858 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Chorley have a low hygiene rating?: 7 food businesses in Chorley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Chorley food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Chorley (967 establishments on record, 858 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Chorley

PR7543 places · 87.3% 5★

Top-rated places in Chorley

Bygone Times CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Grove Mill, The Green, Eccleston, Chorley · PR7 5TZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Galloways Bakers LtdRetailers - other · Unit 8, The Carrington Centre, New Mill Street, Eccleston · PR7 5SZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Caffe MannaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 1, The Carrington Centre, New Mill Street, Eccleston · PR7 5SZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Rivington Hall BarnPub/bar/nightclub · Rivington Hall Barn And Part Rivington Hall, Rivington Lane, Rivington, Bolton · BL6 7SB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Westhead Fish & ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · The Westhead Fish And Chips, 66 Westhead Road, Croston, Leyland · PR26 9RS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
The Village ChippyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 175 The Green, Eccleston, Chorley · PR7 5SX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
KaloRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cedar Farm Barn, Back Lane, Mawdesley, Ormskirk · L40 3SY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Northwest Whippy LTD (C23 EAM)Takeaway/sandwich shop · PR7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Ramzy's Whippy (CR23 EEM)Mobile caterer · PR7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
SM SpringfieldPub/bar/nightclub · Springfield Hotel, 226 Spendmore Lane, Coppull, Chorley · PR7 5BZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Tesco Stores Ltd (6415)Retailers - other · Tesco Express, 35 Cottage Fields, Chorley · PR7 3QE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
The Happy FrierTakeaway/sandwich shop · Happy Frier, Unit 1, 28 Pendle Road, Clayton-Le-Woods · PR25 5TU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Chorley

Browns Chip ShopTakeaway/sandwich shop · Browns Chippy, 33 Parker Street, Chorley · PR7 1ES
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 January 2026
Fry Days Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 24 Blackstone Road, Chorley · PR6 0HY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 November 2024
Chorley Town CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 36 Chapel Street, Chorley · PR7 1BW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2026
Grace AfroCarribean Foods LtdRetailers - other · 136 Lyons Lane, Chorley · PR6 0PJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 January 2026
Fresh MarketRetailers - other · 121 Market Street, Chorley · PR7 2SQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2026
Euxton DeliTakeaway/sandwich shop · 4 Talbot Row, Euxton, Chorley · PR7 6HS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 December 2025
The Red LionPub/bar/nightclub · 196 Blackburn Road, Wheelton, Chorley · PR6 8EU
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 December 2024

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 967 real Food Standards Agency records for Chorley, of which 858 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.