Inspectors said they had “no confidence” that dishes could be prepared safely for customers with allergies...

A popular Indian restaurant in Leyland was ordered to make 17 improvements following a hygiene inspection.

Bangla Spice Brasserie in Wigan Road was visited by Chorley Council food safety officers on July 22 and awarded a hygiene rating of just one out of five.

placeholder image — Bangla Spice Brasserie in Wigan Road was visited by Chorley Council food safety officers on July 22 and awarded a hygiene rating of just one out of five. | Google

The rating placed the restaurant among the bottom eight of the 989 businesses in the borough inspected by the council.

Food safety officers raised a number of issues, including a lack of soap in the kitchen, mould on an ice machine and concerns over the storage and handling of cooked rice and meat.

The restaurant was also told to improve its measures to control flies, carry out a gas safety inspection of its appliances and ensure staff were properly trained in food hygiene.

Six of the required improvements related directly to food hygiene and safety procedures, while a further five improvements related to the condition of the premises.

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The report stated: “The standard of cleaning throughout the premises was unsatisfactory and fell below that expected of an operational food business,” adding, “a thorough deep clean and disinfection of the premises is required.”

Inspectors also criticised the use of cardboard, dirty hand-contact points including light switches, a probe thermometer which was not being used, and a dirty stool in the kitchen. Concerns were also raised about flies.

The report said the rear door had remained open during the inspection, while windows were unscreened and there was no electric fly killer in place.

The inspectors said the restaurant had provided receipts for pest control visits in 2024 but had no more recent documentation.

The report also highlighted shortcomings in the restaurant's food safety paperwork, with a monitoring book having not been updated since December 16, 2025.

Bangla Spice Brasserie was visited by Chorley Council food safety officers on July 22 and ordered to make 17 improvements to its hygiene practices | David Golden

Concluding their report, inspectors stated they had “no confidence” that dishes could be prepared safely for customers with allergies or that customers would receive the correct allergy information.

Bangla Spice was advised to ensure all staff were supervised, instructed and trained in food hygiene matters.

The restaurant was subsequently revisited by council officers, who said “significant” improvements had been made and that it was now compliant with food hygiene requirements.

However, the rating of one out of five will remain until another formal inspection is carried out.

Bangla Spice was also handed a sticker displaying its rating and was ordered to display this prominently. However, it was reportedly not visible in the windows or entrance area during recent visits.

The business was also handed a sticker displaying its new rating and was ordered to display this prominently. However, it was reportedly not visible in the windows or entrance area during recent visits.

Cllr Bevelery Murra, Chorley Council's cabinet member for Early Intervention, which includes Environmental Health, said: “A revisit has been carried out to confirm that appropriate corrective actions have been taken.

“Officers found that the business had made significant improvements and is now compliant with food hygiene requirements.

“Food hygiene ratings reflect the standards found at the time of inspection and where issues are identified, businesses are expected to take prompt action to address them.”