The Cafe At Spring Cottage food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chorley
The Cafe At Spring Cottage 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 14 November 2025, 8 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: Spring Cottage, Rivington Lane, Rivington, BL6 7SB
How it compares in Chorley
That puts The Cafe At Spring Cottage 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 Cafe At Spring Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cafe At Spring Cottage 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 Cafe At Spring Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great House Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Bun Chicken Bun Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Char Pizza Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Meld @ Rivington Brewery Co Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about The Cafe At Spring Cottage
What is The Cafe At Spring Cottage's food hygiene rating?
The Cafe At Spring Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 14 November 2025.
Is The Cafe At Spring Cottage 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 Cafe At Spring Cottage last inspected?
The Cafe At Spring Cottage was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 8 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 Cafe At Spring Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Cafe At Spring Cottage compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and The Cafe At Spring Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Cafe At Spring Cottage 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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