Food hygiene ratings in Ashton-in-Makerfield
There are 161 food businesses in Ashton-in-Makerfield with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Wigan Council. A further 12 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Ashton-in-Makerfield
50% of rated businesses in Ashton-in-Makerfield hold the top score of 5, and 74% hold a 4 or better. 14 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Wigan as a whole, 54% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Ashton-in-Makerfield does worse, by 4 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 74 | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 36 | 24% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 17% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 6% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | 1% |
Lowest-rated places in Ashton-in-Makerfield
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Raan Nuch Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 14 May 2024 |
| Red Lion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 4 February 2025 |
| Chinese Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 January 2026 |
| Hel's Kitchen Cafe & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
| The Eagle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 August 2025 |
| Ashton’s Farm Shop and Deli Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 September 2025 |
| Bad Boys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 February 2026 |
| Bar 59 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 September 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 May 2025 |
| Caledonian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 June 2024 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Ashton-in-Makerfield
How many food businesses in Ashton-in-Makerfield have a hygiene rating?
161 food businesses in Ashton-in-Makerfield have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Wigan Council. 149 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
50% of rated businesses in Ashton-in-Makerfield hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
14 food businesses in Ashton-in-Makerfield hold a rating of 2 or below, including 2 rated 0 and 3 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
Environmental health officers at Wigan Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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Food businesses in Ashton-in-Makerfield
- 410 Beers Wine and Spirits 4 - Good
- A Win Food and Wine 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- All You Need is Lunch 5 - Very good
- Ashton Bears ARLFC 5 - Very good
- Ashton Community Fridge & Freezer Awaiting inspection
- Ashton Convenience Store 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Ashton Fish Bar 4 - Good
- Ashton Food Pantry 5 - Very good
- Ashton Jubilee Club 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ashton Mini Mart 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Ashton Town F C 4 - Good
- Ashton View Care Home 4 - Good
- Ashton’s Farm Shop and Deli 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Ashwood Residential Home 4 - Good
- Aspens Services @ ST Edmund Arrowsmith High School 5 - Very good
- B & M Retail Ltd 5 - Very good
- Bad Boys 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Bar 59 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Barcelona Bistro Tapas Bar, Much More Than Tapas 4 - Good
- Bargain Booze 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Bay Horse 5 - Very good
- Beast Boyz also T/A Pizza Bar 5 - Very good
- Bengal Curry Pot 5 - Very good
- Bits & Bobs 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Bombon 5 - Very good
- Boston Takeaway 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Braising Glory 4 - Good
- Brian Boru Irish Club 4 - Good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.