Browns Butchers food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Chorley
Browns Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 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: 7 Market Place, Chorley, PR7 1DA
How it compares in Chorley
That puts Browns Butchers 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% | ← Browns Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Browns Butchers 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 Browns Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Blossom And Bloom Sweets And Treats Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Cheeseplus Mobile caterer | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Clementine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Booths Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Chorley Health Foods Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2022 |
| Bowen Pies Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Browns Butchers
What is Browns Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Browns Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 13 March 2024.
Is Browns Butchers 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Browns Butchers last inspected?
Browns Butchers was last inspected on 13 March 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 Browns Butchers?
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 Browns Butchers compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and Browns Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Browns Butchers 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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