The Dressers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
The Dressers 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 19 February 2026, 4 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: Briers Brow, Wheelton, Chorley, PR6 8HD
How it compares in Chorley
That puts The Dressers 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 Dressers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dressers 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 Dressers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Clubs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Brinscall & Withnell Ath & Rec Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2012 |
| Boxco Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Future Champions Nursery School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| All You Knead (Whittle) Limited Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Boatel Cruises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2019 |
| Dine Contract Catering At Missionary Training Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about The Dressers Arms
What is The Dressers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Dressers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 19 February 2026.
Is The Dressers 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 Dressers Arms last inspected?
The Dressers Arms was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 Dressers Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Dressers Arms compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and The Dressers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Dressers 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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