Hoghton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
Hoghton 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 14 May 2026, 3 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Chorley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Chorley ratings →
Address: Chorley Road, Withnell, Chorley, PR6 8BL
How it compares in Chorley
That puts Hoghton Arms among the 757 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 | 757 | 87% | ← Hoghton Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 124 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 Very 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 Hoghton 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 Hoghton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Village Primary School School/college/university | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Barolo Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2025 |
| The Tipis At Riley Green Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2022 |
| Lakeside Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2025 |
| Parkland Place (Adferiad) Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| The Royal Oak Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
Questions about Hoghton Arms
What is Hoghton Arms's food hygiene rating?
Hoghton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Hoghton 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 Hoghton Arms last inspected?
Hoghton Arms was last inspected on 14 May 2026, 3 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 Hoghton 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hoghton Arms compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 869 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and Hoghton Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Hoghton 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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