Bowen Pies food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chorley
Bowen Pies holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 31 Market Street, Chorley, PR7 2SY
How it compares in Chorley
That puts Bowen Pies among the 756 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 | 756 | 87% | ← Bowen Pies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 9% | ||
| 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 118 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Bowen Pies 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 Bowen Pies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Browns Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Charlie's Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Blossom And Bloom Sweets And Treats Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Cheeseplus Mobile caterer | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Clarke's Sibin Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2022 |
| Chorley Little Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2013 |
| Clementine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Bowen Pies
What is Bowen Pies's food hygiene rating?
Bowen Pies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Bowen Pies 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bowen Pies last inspected?
Bowen Pies was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 14 months 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 Bowen Pies?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bowen Pies compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 865 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and Bowen Pies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Bowen Pies 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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