Livesey's of Chorley food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chorley
Livesey's of Chorley holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 July 2014, more than 11 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: Livesey Fish, Unit 21, Market Ground, PR7 1DA
How it compares in Chorley
In Chorley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Livesey's of Chorley sits behind roughly 754 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 754 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 9% | ← Livesey's of Chorley | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Livesey's of Chorley 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 Livesey's of Chorley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Butchers Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| 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 |
Questions about Livesey's of Chorley
What is Livesey's of Chorley's food hygiene rating?
Livesey's of Chorley has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chorley Council on 31 July 2014.
Is Livesey's of Chorley safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Livesey's of Chorley last inspected?
Livesey's of Chorley was last inspected on 31 July 2014, more than 11 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 Livesey's of Chorley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Livesey's of Chorley compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, while Livesey's of Chorley holds a 4. 76 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Livesey's of Chorley 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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