The Happy Frier food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chorley
The Happy Frier 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 1 June 2026, 3 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Chorley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Chorley ratings →
Address: Happy Frier, Unit 1, 28 Pendle Road, PR25 5TU
How it compares in Chorley
That puts The Happy Frier among the 757 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 | 757 | 87% | ← The Happy Frier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 124 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 Happy Frier 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 Happy Frier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Cake Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2020 |
| Avant Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Blue Bridge Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bamber Bridge Foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Dil Raj Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Beijing Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bubbles and Bopa - Leyland Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
Questions about The Happy Frier
What is The Happy Frier's food hygiene rating?
The Happy Frier has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 1 June 2026.
Is The Happy Frier 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 The Happy Frier last inspected?
The Happy Frier was last inspected on 1 June 2026, 3 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 The Happy Frier?
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 Happy Frier compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 869 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and The Happy Frier is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Happy Frier 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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