The Red Cat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
The Red Cat holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Red Cat was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 114 Blackburn Road, Heapey, Chorley, PR6 8LL
How this rating has changed
The Red Cat was re-inspected on 11 June 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2026 | 4 4 | Held |
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How it compares in Chorley
In Chorley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Red Cat sits behind roughly 754 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 754 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 9% | ← The Red Cat | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Red Cat 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 Red Cat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Clubs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| All You Knead (Whittle) Limited Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Dine Contract Catering At Missionary Training Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Boatel Cruises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2019 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Chorley #3 Good Food Club Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| Astley View Care Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about The Red Cat
What is The Red Cat's food hygiene rating?
The Red Cat has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chorley Council on 11 June 2026.
Is The Red Cat safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Red Cat last inspected?
The Red Cat was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 Red Cat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red Cat compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, while The Red Cat holds a 4. 76 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Red Cat 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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