The Astley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
The Astley 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 Astley was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Astley Village Inn, Hallgate, Astley Village, PR7 1XA
How it compares in Chorley
That puts The Astley 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 Astley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 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 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 Astley 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 Astley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckshaw Primary School School/college/university | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Barrica In The Park Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2020 |
| Cafe Ambio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Astley Park School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Adelphi Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Astley View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Chorley Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2014 |
| Compare Nurseries.com Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about The Astley
What is The Astley's food hygiene rating?
The Astley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 22 June 2026.
Is The Astley 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 Astley last inspected?
The Astley was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Astley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Astley compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and The Astley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Astley 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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Understanding this rating
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