Hoghton Tower food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chorley
Hoghton Tower 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
The rating dates from 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Blackburn Old Road, Hoghton, Preston, PR5 0SH
How it compares in Chorley
That puts Hoghton Tower 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% | ← Hoghton Tower | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hoghton Tower 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 Hoghton Tower, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| The Boars Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| The Tipis At Riley Green Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2022 |
Questions about Hoghton Tower
What is Hoghton Tower's food hygiene rating?
Hoghton Tower has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Hoghton Tower 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 Hoghton Tower last inspected?
Hoghton Tower was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 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 Hoghton Tower?
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 Hoghton Tower compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and Hoghton Tower is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Hoghton Tower 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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