Starbucks (Charnock Richard Northbound) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chorley
Starbucks (Charnock Richard Northbound) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 25 February 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: Starbucks, Charnock Richard Motorway Service Area Northbound, Mill Lane, PR7 5LR
How it compares in Chorley
In Chorley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Starbucks (Charnock Richard Northbound) 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% | ← Starbucks (Charnock Richard Northbound) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Starbucks (Charnock Richard Northbound) 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 Northbound), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forecourt North Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2018 |
| Forecourt South Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2019 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Flic Flac Gymnastics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 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 | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Charnock Richard Football Club KItchen Other catering premises | 0.8 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 Northbound)
What is Starbucks (Charnock Richard Northbound)'s food hygiene rating?
Starbucks (Charnock Richard Northbound) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chorley Council on 25 February 2024.
Is Starbucks (Charnock Richard Northbound) 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Starbucks (Charnock Richard Northbound) last inspected?
Starbucks (Charnock Richard Northbound) was last inspected on 25 February 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 Starbucks (Charnock Richard Northbound)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Northbound) compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, while Starbucks (Charnock Richard Northbound) holds a 4. 76 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Starbucks (Charnock Richard Northbound) 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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