The Original Farmers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
The Original Farmers Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 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: Towngate, Eccleston, Chorley, PR7 5QS
How it compares in Chorley
That puts The Original Farmers Arms 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 Original Farmers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Original Farmers Arms 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 Original Farmers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael J Motley Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2012 |
| Mellors Catering At Eccleston Primary School School/college/university | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2011 |
| Eccleston Green Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
| Outpost Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Caffe Manna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Galloways Bakers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| McDonalds Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
Questions about The Original Farmers Arms
What is The Original Farmers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Original Farmers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 23 January 2025.
Is The Original Farmers Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Original Farmers Arms last inspected?
The Original Farmers Arms was last inspected on 23 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 Original Farmers Arms?
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 Original Farmers Arms compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and The Original Farmers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Original Farmers Arms 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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