Gardener's Retreat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chorley
Gardener's Retreat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Gardener's Retreat was inspected on 1 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: Leyland Garden Centre, 338 Southport Road, Ulnes Walton, PR26 8LQ
How this rating has changed
Gardener's Retreat has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 1 September 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Chorley
That puts Gardener's Retreat 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% | ← Gardener's Retreat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gardener's Retreat 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 Gardener's Retreat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdene Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2011 |
| Marsh House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Moo Caf Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2026 |
| Bishop Rawstorne Church Of England Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Monty's Milkshakes Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Lord Nelson Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
Questions about Gardener's Retreat
What is Gardener's Retreat's food hygiene rating?
Gardener's Retreat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 1 September 2026.
Is Gardener's Retreat 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gardener's Retreat last inspected?
Gardener's Retreat was last inspected on 1 September 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chorley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gardener's Retreat?
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 Gardener's Retreat compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 869 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and Gardener's Retreat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Gardener's Retreat 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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