The Chetham Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blackburn
The Chetham 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 8 January 2025, 18 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: 83 High Street, Chapeltown, Bolton, BL7 0EW
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts The Chetham Arms among the 738 places in Blackburn holding top marks, 69% 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 | 738 | 69% | ← The Chetham Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 66 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 233 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 Chetham 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 Chetham Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giuseppe's Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| D Whitehead Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Holdens & Co Ice Cream and Village Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Edgworth Stores & Post Office Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Rose and Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
Questions about The Chetham Arms
What is The Chetham Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Chetham Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 8 January 2025.
Is The Chetham 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 Chetham Arms last inspected?
The Chetham Arms was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Chetham 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 Chetham Arms compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and The Chetham Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects The Chetham 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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