The Cavendish Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
The Cavendish Arms 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 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Sandy Lane, Brindle, Chorley, PR6 8NG
How it compares in Chorley
That puts The Cavendish Arms 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% | ← The Cavendish Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Cavendish 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 Cavendish Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Fratellis @ Brindle Distillery Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Clayton Brook Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Babybrook Nursery School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| China Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Arrowsmith Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Brookhaven Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about The Cavendish Arms
What is The Cavendish Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Cavendish Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 31 October 2024.
Is The Cavendish Arms 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 Cavendish Arms last inspected?
The Cavendish Arms was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 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 Cavendish Arms?
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 Cavendish Arms compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and The Cavendish Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Cavendish 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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