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Starbucks (Charnock Richard Southbound) food hygiene rating

Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chorley

Starbucks (Charnock Richard Southbound) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: Starbucks, Charnock Richard Motorway Service Area Southbound, Mill Lane, PR7 5LR

How it compares in Chorley

That puts Starbucks (Charnock Richard Southbound) 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.

Every rated food business in Chorley
5 out of 5 754 87% ← Starbucks (Charnock Richard Southbound)
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

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 Starbucks (Charnock Richard Southbound) 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 Starbucks (Charnock Richard Southbound), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Forecourt South Retailers - other 173 yards away 5 - Very good 9 October 2019
Forecourt North Retailers - other 209 yards away 5 - Very good 1 May 2018
Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop 253 yards away 5 - Very good 5 February 2026
Flic Flac Gymnastics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 18 September 2025
Christ Church Charnock Richard C Of E Primary School School/college/university 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 10 December 2024
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
Charnock Richard Pre-School Caring Premises 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 24 March 2026

Questions about Starbucks (Charnock Richard Southbound)

What is Starbucks (Charnock Richard Southbound)'s food hygiene rating?

Starbucks (Charnock Richard Southbound) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 26 February 2026.

Is Starbucks (Charnock Richard Southbound) 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Starbucks (Charnock Richard Southbound) last inspected?

Starbucks (Charnock Richard Southbound) was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Starbucks (Charnock Richard Southbound)?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Starbucks (Charnock Richard Southbound) compare to other places in Chorley?

87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and Starbucks (Charnock Richard Southbound) is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Chorley Council inspects Starbucks (Charnock Richard Southbound) 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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