Woodland Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chorley
Woodland Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: Woodland Cafe was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 19B Bury Lane, Withnell, Chorley, PR6 8RX
How it compares in Chorley
That puts Woodland Cafe 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% | ← Woodland Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 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 Very 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 Woodland Cafe 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 Woodland Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Withnell Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Snape's Mushrooms Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| St. Joseph's Community Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| I & J Meats (Displaying J Meats) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 September 2025 |
| Murphy's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Cottage Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Woodland Cafe
What is Woodland Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Woodland Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Woodland Cafe 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 Woodland Cafe last inspected?
Woodland Cafe was last inspected on 23 June 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 Woodland Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woodland Cafe compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and Woodland Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Woodland Cafe 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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