The Woodsman Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
The Woodsman Public House 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
This is a fresh result: The Woodsman Public House was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lancaster Lane, Clayton-le-woods, Leyland, PR25 5RY
How it compares in Chorley
That puts The Woodsman Public House 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 Woodsman Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Woodsman Public House 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 Woodsman Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Cake Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2020 |
| Avant Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Blue Bridge Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bamber Bridge Foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Cuerden View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Cuerden View 2 U (Mobile Establishment) Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Beijing Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about The Woodsman Public House
What is The Woodsman Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Woodsman Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 1 June 2026.
Is The Woodsman Public House 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 Woodsman Public House last inspected?
The Woodsman Public House was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month 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 Woodsman Public House?
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 The Woodsman Public House compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and The Woodsman Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Woodsman Public House 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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