La Rocca food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chorley
La Rocca holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 May 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: La Rocca Italian Takeaway And Restaurant, 77 Water Street, Chorley, PR7 1EX
How it compares in Chorley
That puts La Rocca 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% | ← La Rocca | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 La Rocca 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 La Rocca, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Water Street Other catering premises | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| A&S Value Mart Ltd Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| All Seasons Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Compare Nurseries.com Ltd Caring Premises | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Chorley #3 Good Food Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| Caffe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Calico Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about La Rocca
What is La Rocca's food hygiene rating?
La Rocca has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 15 May 2024.
Is La Rocca 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was La Rocca last inspected?
La Rocca was last inspected on 15 May 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 La Rocca?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 La Rocca compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and La Rocca is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects La Rocca 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch La Rocca and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Chorley inspects and rates 979 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Chorley →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.chorley.gov.uk/foodratings
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →