The Roebuck Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
The Roebuck 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 22 August 2012, more than 13 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: Waterhouse Green, Whittle-Le-Woods, Chorley, PR6 7LA
How it compares in Chorley
That puts The Roebuck 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 Roebuck Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Roebuck 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 Roebuck Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All You Knead (Whittle) Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| 1st Class Caterers- Burger / Pulled Pork Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Buckshaw Village Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Cappuccino Cafe Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2016 |
Questions about The Roebuck Inn
What is The Roebuck Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Roebuck Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 22 August 2012.
Is The Roebuck 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 Roebuck Inn last inspected?
The Roebuck Inn was last inspected on 22 August 2012, more than 13 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 Roebuck 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 Roebuck Inn compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and The Roebuck Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Roebuck 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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