The Boatyard Bus Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chorley
The Boatyard Bus Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 2026, 4 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: Boatyard Bus Cafe, The Boatyard, Rawlinson Lane, PR7 4DE
How it compares in Chorley
That puts The Boatyard Bus Cafe 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 Boatyard Bus Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Boatyard Bus Cafe 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 Boatyard Bus Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardwell Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2019 |
| Adlington Junior Football Club (AJFC) Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Chorley Golf Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Blended Coffee Lounge Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Adlington Community Food Club (Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Adlington Community Food Club (Distribution) Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Bowen Bakers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about The Boatyard Bus Cafe
What is The Boatyard Bus Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Boatyard Bus Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 13 March 2026.
Is The Boatyard Bus Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Boatyard Bus Cafe last inspected?
The Boatyard Bus Cafe was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 4 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 Boatyard Bus Cafe?
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 Boatyard Bus Cafe compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and The Boatyard Bus Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Boatyard Bus Cafe 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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