Meld @ Brindle Distillery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chorley
Meld @ Brindle Distillery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 August 2025, 11 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: Brindle Distillery At Holmes Farm, Sandy Lane, Brindle, PR6 8LZ
How it compares in Chorley
That puts Meld @ Brindle Distillery 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% | ← Meld @ Brindle Distillery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Meld @ Brindle Distillery 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 Meld @ Brindle Distillery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Clayton Brook Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| China Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Cambian Red Rose School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Babybrook Nursery School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Brookside Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Brookhaven Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about Meld @ Brindle Distillery
What is Meld @ Brindle Distillery's food hygiene rating?
Meld @ Brindle Distillery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 8 August 2025.
Is Meld @ Brindle Distillery 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Meld @ Brindle Distillery last inspected?
Meld @ Brindle Distillery was last inspected on 8 August 2025, 11 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 Meld @ Brindle Distillery?
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 Meld @ Brindle Distillery compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and Meld @ Brindle Distillery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Meld @ Brindle Distillery 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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