The Red Herring food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
The Red Herring 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 12 November 2019, more than 6 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: Mill Lane, Coppull, Chorley, PR7 5AN
How it compares in Chorley
In Chorley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Red Herring sits behind roughly 754 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 754 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 9% | ← The Red Herring | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Red Herring 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 Red Herring, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeches Nursing Home Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Candy Store Coppull Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| Coppull Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Charnock Richard Football Club (Club House) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Charnock Richard Football Club KItchen Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Birkacre Nurseries LTD (Food Hall And Deli) Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Birkacre Nurseries Ltd (Restaurant) Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Charnock Richard Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about The Red Herring
What is The Red Herring's food hygiene rating?
The Red Herring has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chorley Council on 12 November 2019.
Is The Red Herring 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 The Red Herring last inspected?
The Red Herring was last inspected on 12 November 2019, more than 6 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 Red Herring?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red Herring compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, while The Red Herring holds a 4. 77 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Red Herring 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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