Food hygiene ratings in Wigan
Wigan inspects and rates 2,582 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 2,359 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 223 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Wigan
Standards here are mixed: 54% of rated businesses in Wigan hold the top score of 5, and 76% hold a 4 or better. 190 businesses, 8% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,272 | 54% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 521 | 22% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 376 | 16% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 118 | 5% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 69 | 3% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
Towns in Wigan
Food hygiene ratings for each town Wigan inspects.
- Leigh 398 places
- Atherton 166 places
- Ashton-in-Makerfield 164 places
- Tyldesley 132 places
- Hindley 103 places
- Standish 91 places
- Golborne 63 places
- Ince 60 places
- Orrell 59 places
- Lowton 54 places
- Platt Bridge 35 places
- Aspull 32 places
- Shevington 27 places
- Hindley Green 27 places
- Wigan Wigan 21 places
- Pemberton 21 places
- Billinge 20 places
- Worsley Mesnes 16 places
Recently inspected in Wigan
The most recent inspections published by Wigan, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Chinese Takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Boots | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Butterworth Bakes | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Home Bargains | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Little Giggles Private Day Nursery & Pre-School | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Aldi | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Grandma Gorilla's Fudge | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Harwoods Patisserie | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Sweet Ting | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Heron Frozen Foods | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Howard Catering Co | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Iceland - (Food Warehouse) | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Wigan
The lowest-rated food businesses in Wigan are listed below. 3 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 69 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowton Tandoori Takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 12 August 2025 |
| Red Lion Hotel | Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 4 February 2025 |
| Raan Nuch | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 14 May 2024 |
| Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 31 July 2026 |
| Indian Spice | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 July 2026 |
| Spring View Community Sports Centre | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 July 2026 |
| Forbes on the Lane | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 July 2026 |
| Local Kitchen - Shevington Vale Primary School | School/college/university | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 July 2026 |
| Martha H School | School/college/university | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 July 2026 |
| Black and White Food | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 July 2026 |
| Pizza Bar | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 July 2026 |
| Fresco's also trading as Burglarise | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 July 2026 |
| Angelo's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 June 2026 |
| Chicago Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 June 2026 |
| Holy Family Catholic Academy | School/college/university | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 June 2026 |
| The Acai Hut | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 June 2026 |
| Avocado Health Bar | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 June 2026 |
| Costcutter Belle Green | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 June 2026 |
| Sam’s Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 June 2026 |
| Springfield Food and Wine | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Wigan
How many food businesses does Wigan rate?
Wigan publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,582 businesses, of which 2,359 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Wigan?
54% of rated businesses in Wigan hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Wigan have a bad hygiene rating?
190 food businesses in Wigan hold a rating of 2 or below, including 3 rated 0 and 69 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Wigan?
Environmental health officers employed by Wigan carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Wigan
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 123 Chinese Takeaway 5 - Very good
- 180 Dance Club 5 - Very good
- 3L Care Atherton 5 - Very good
- 4 Ways Cafe and Sandwich Bar Ltd 5 - Very good
- 410 Beers Wine and Spirits 5 - Very good
- 9 Birds 5 - Very good
- A Holland 5 - Very good
- A Stars Early Education 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield 5 - Very good
- ABC Childcare 5 - Very good
- ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre 5 - Very good
- ABC Private Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Abel & Cole 5 - Very good
- Abram Village Club 5 - Very good
- ACT Superheroes - Hindley J & I School 5 - Very good
- ActiVive UK 5 - Very good
- AFC Hindley Juniors 5 - Very good
- African Grocers 5 - Very good
- Afro Kitchenn 5 - Very good
- Age UK Wigan Borough 5 - Very good
- Aisha’s Treats Boutique 5 - Very good
- AJ 's Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- Ajmeer Manzil 5 - Very good
- AK Catering Services 5 - Very good
- Al Capone 5 - Very good
- Albion Ale House 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alexandra Grange And Berkely Park 5 - Very good
- Alexandra House 5 - Very good
- All Hail the Burger 5 - Very good
- All Saints Food Bank Golborne 5 - Very good
- All Saints Nursery 5 - Very good
- All You Knead 5 - Very good
- All You Need is Lunch 5 - Very good
- Allday's Premier Express 5 - Very good
- AM to PM 5 - Very good
- Amans Worsley 5 - Very good
- Amazing Candy Co 5 - Very good
- Ambleside Bank Care Home 5 - Very good
- American Candy 5 - Very good
- Amy-licious 5 - Very good
- Andy the Northern Hiver 5 - Very good
- Angelicakes 5 - Very good
- Angelos Grill 5 - Very good
- Annie's Pantry 5 - Very good
- Appy Little Plums Day Nursery Ltd 5 - Very good
- ARA Sweet Treats 5 - Very good
- ARG Hardybutts 5 - Very good
- Armed Forces HQ CIC 5 - Very good
- Arnie's 5 - Very good
- Art of Persia Ltd 5 - Very good
- As Sweet as Honey 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-28. Browse all UK councils →