The Alabaster Jar food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Chorley
The Alabaster Jar 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
The rating dates from 31 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 180 Pall Mall, Chorley, PR7 2LH
How it compares in Chorley
That puts The Alabaster Jar 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% | ← The Alabaster Jar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Alabaster Jar 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 The Alabaster Jar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley Day Services Caring Premises | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2015 |
| Cafe Fresh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Burger Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| All Saints Primary School School/college/university | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Coniston House Other catering premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Buddies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Asda Express Chorley Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Chorley Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about The Alabaster Jar
What is The Alabaster Jar's food hygiene rating?
The Alabaster Jar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 31 January 2025.
Is The Alabaster Jar 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 The Alabaster Jar last inspected?
The Alabaster Jar was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 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 The Alabaster Jar?
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 The Alabaster Jar compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and The Alabaster Jar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Alabaster Jar 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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