Hinds Head Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
Hinds Head Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 January 2025, 17 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: Preston Road, Charnock Richard, Chorley, PR7 5HL
How it compares in Chorley
In Chorley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Hinds Head Hotel sits behind roughly 754 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 754 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 9% | ← Hinds Head Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hinds Head Hotel 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 Hinds Head Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppull Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Beeches Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Coppull Primary School & Children's Centre School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Candy Store Coppull Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| Charnock Richard Football Club (Club House) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Charnock Richard Football Club KItchen Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Dunya Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Hinds Head Hotel
What is Hinds Head Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Hinds Head Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chorley Council on 16 January 2025.
Is Hinds Head Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hinds Head Hotel last inspected?
Hinds Head Hotel was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 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 Hinds Head Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hinds Head Hotel compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, while Hinds Head Hotel holds a 4. 76 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Hinds Head Hotel 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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