Cowling Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Chorley
Cowling Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 July 2017, more than 9 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: 2 Cowling Brow, Chorley, PR6 0QF
How it compares in Chorley
That puts Cowling Stores 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% | ← Cowling Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cowling Stores 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 Cowling Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| 3BZ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Ben's Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
| Busy Bees At Brooke Street Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Albany Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Brown Sugar Chorley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Chorley Halal Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Cakery Cove Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Cowling Stores
What is Cowling Stores's food hygiene rating?
Cowling Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 11 July 2017.
Is Cowling Stores 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cowling Stores last inspected?
Cowling Stores was last inspected on 11 July 2017, more than 9 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 Cowling Stores?
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 Cowling Stores compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and Cowling Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Cowling Stores 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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