The Village Tea Room At Wheelton food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chorley
The Village Tea Room At Wheelton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 November 2025, 7 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: 202 Blackburn Road, Wheelton, Chorley, PR6 8EY
How it compares in Chorley
That puts The Village Tea Room At Wheelton 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 Village Tea Room At Wheelton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Village Tea Room At Wheelton 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 Village Tea Room At Wheelton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Clubs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| All You Knead (Whittle) Limited Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Brinscall & Withnell Ath & Rec Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2012 |
| Boxco Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Dine Contract Catering At Missionary Training Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Boatel Cruises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2019 |
| Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
Questions about The Village Tea Room At Wheelton
What is The Village Tea Room At Wheelton's food hygiene rating?
The Village Tea Room At Wheelton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 28 November 2025.
Is The Village Tea Room At Wheelton 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Village Tea Room At Wheelton last inspected?
The Village Tea Room At Wheelton was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 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 Village Tea Room At Wheelton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Village Tea Room At Wheelton compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and The Village Tea Room At Wheelton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Village Tea Room At Wheelton 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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