The Cricketers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
The Cricketers Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 October 2019, more than 6 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: 94 School Lane, Brinscall, Chorley, PR6 8QP
How it compares in Chorley
In Chorley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cricketers Arms sits behind roughly 754 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 754 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 9% | ← The Cricketers Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Cricketers Arms 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 The Cricketers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Store (Londis) Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| The Little Tiger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2025 |
| Murphy's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Cottage Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| St. Joseph's Community Club Other catering premises | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| I & J Meats (Displaying J Meats) Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 September 2025 |
| Millfields Day Services Ltd Caring Premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Brinscall & Withnell Ath & Rec Pub/bar/nightclub | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2012 |
Questions about The Cricketers Arms
What is The Cricketers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Cricketers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chorley Council on 31 October 2019.
Is The Cricketers Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cricketers Arms last inspected?
The Cricketers Arms was last inspected on 31 October 2019, more than 6 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 The Cricketers Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Cricketers Arms compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, while The Cricketers Arms holds a 4. 76 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Cricketers Arms 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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