The Derby Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
The Derby 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 16 December 2025, 6 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: 211 Eaves Lane, Chorley, PR6 0TR
How it compares in Chorley
That puts The Derby Arms 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 Derby Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Derby 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 Derby Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley Discount Store Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Chorley Help The Homeless Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Brown Sugar Chorley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Daisy Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Chorley Halal Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Calico Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Chorley #3 Good Food Club Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
Questions about The Derby Arms
What is The Derby Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Derby Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 16 December 2025.
Is The Derby 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 Derby Arms last inspected?
The Derby Arms was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 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 Derby Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Derby Arms compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and The Derby Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Derby 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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