The White Bull food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
The White Bull 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 6 February 2026, 5 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: The White Bull Hotel, 135 Market Street, Chorley, PR7 2SG
How it compares in Chorley
That puts The White Bull 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 White Bull | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 White Bull 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 White Bull, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluehouse Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Cambridge Weight Plan Centre Chorley Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2020 |
| Bubble N Shake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2014 |
| Bootleggers Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Chorley Evangelical Free Church Other catering premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Bees Kitchen & Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Chorley Methodist Church Other catering premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about The White Bull
What is The White Bull's food hygiene rating?
The White Bull has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 6 February 2026.
Is The White Bull 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 White Bull last inspected?
The White Bull was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 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 White Bull?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 White Bull compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and The White Bull is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The White Bull 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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