The Flat Iron food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
The Flat Iron 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 28 January 2025, 17 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: 21 Cleveland Street, Chorley, PR7 1BH
How it compares in Chorley
That puts The Flat Iron among the 757 places in Chorley holding top marks, 88% 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 | 757 | 88% | ← The Flat Iron | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 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 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 The Flat Iron 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 Flat Iron, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Charlie's Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Clementine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Blossom And Bloom Sweets And Treats Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Cheeseplus Mobile caterer | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Clarke's Sibin Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2022 |
| Bowen Pies Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Baaa 38 Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
Questions about The Flat Iron
What is The Flat Iron's food hygiene rating?
The Flat Iron has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 28 January 2025.
Is The Flat Iron 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 The Flat Iron last inspected?
The Flat Iron was last inspected on 28 January 2025, 17 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 The Flat Iron?
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 The Flat Iron compare to other places in Chorley?
88% of the 865 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and The Flat Iron is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Flat Iron 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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