Lock & Quay food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
Lock & Quay 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 6 November 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: The Lock And Quay, 1 Botany Bay, Chorley, PR6 9AE
How it compares in Chorley
In Chorley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Lock & Quay 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% | ← Lock & Quay | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lock & Quay 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 Lock & Quay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boatel Cruises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Chorley #3 Good Food Club Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| Chorley Discount Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Compare Nurseries.com Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Dine Contract Catering At Missionary Training Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| A&S Value Mart Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| All Seasons Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
Questions about Lock & Quay
What is Lock & Quay's food hygiene rating?
Lock & Quay has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chorley Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Lock & Quay 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 Lock & Quay last inspected?
Lock & Quay was last inspected on 6 November 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 Lock & Quay?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lock & Quay compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, while Lock & Quay holds a 4. 76 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Lock & Quay 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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