Ben's Tap And Bottle Shop food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
Ben's Tap And Bottle Shop 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 19 April 2022, more than 4 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: Ben's Tap, 2 Market Place, Chorley, PR7 1DA
How it compares in Chorley
In Chorley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Ben's Tap And Bottle Shop 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% | ← Ben's Tap And Bottle Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Ben's Tap And Bottle Shop 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 Ben's Tap And Bottle Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clementine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Browns Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Charlie's Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Blossom And Bloom Sweets And Treats Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Cheeseplus Mobile caterer | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Clarke's Sibin Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2022 |
| Bowen Pies Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Booths Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
Questions about Ben's Tap And Bottle Shop
What is Ben's Tap And Bottle Shop's food hygiene rating?
Ben's Tap And Bottle Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chorley Council on 19 April 2022.
Is Ben's Tap And Bottle Shop 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 Ben's Tap And Bottle Shop last inspected?
Ben's Tap And Bottle Shop was last inspected on 19 April 2022, more than 4 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 Ben's Tap And Bottle Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ben's Tap And Bottle Shop compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, while Ben's Tap And Bottle Shop holds a 4. 76 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Ben's Tap And Bottle Shop 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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