The Black Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
The Black Horse Inn 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 21 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Westhead Road, Croston, Leyland, PR26 9RQ
How it compares in Chorley
That puts The Black Horse Inn 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 Black Horse Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Black Horse Inn 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 Black Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croston Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Black Rabbit Croston Other catering premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Croston Park Rest Home Caring Premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Out Lane Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Panshi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Chimp & Chilli Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Lord Nelson Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Morrison's Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about The Black Horse Inn
What is The Black Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Black Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 21 June 2024.
Is The Black Horse Inn 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 Black Horse Inn last inspected?
The Black Horse Inn was last inspected on 21 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Black Horse Inn?
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 Black Horse Inn compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Horse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Black Horse Inn 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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