Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Brindle Distillery, Holmes Farm, Sandy Lane, PR6 8LZ
How it compares in Chorley
That puts Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest among the 754 places in Chorley holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 754 | 87% | ← Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Brook Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| China Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Cambian Red Rose School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Babybrook Nursery School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Brookside Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest
What is Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest's food hygiene rating?
Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 15 November 2023.
Is Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest last inspected?
Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest was last inspected on 15 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chorley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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