Food hygiene ratings in Billinge
There are 21 food businesses in Billinge with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Wigan Council. A further 2 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Billinge
63% of rated businesses in Billinge hold the top score of 5, and 89% hold a 4 or better. 2 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. Billinge does better, by 9 percentage points.
| 5 out of 5 | 12 | 63% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 5 | 26% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 5% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 5% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Billinge
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Dolce Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 31 March 2026 |
| Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 6 March 2026 |
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 Billinge
How many food businesses in Billinge have a hygiene rating?
21 food businesses in Billinge have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Wigan Council. 19 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Billinge?
63% of rated businesses in Billinge 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 Billinge?
2 food businesses in Billinge hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 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 Billinge?
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 Billinge
- Asda Express PFS Billinge 5 - Very good
- Babar Elephant and Ivory Lounge 4 - Good
- Bag & Bean 5 - Very good
- Bispham Hall Recreation Club 5 - Very good
- Dolce Grind 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Ella UK LTD 5 - Very good
- England & Sons 5 - Very good
- Hare & Hounds 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Healthcare World Online Limited Exempt
- Holly Tree Children's Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Holts Arms 5 - Very good
- Little Lagom 5 - Very good
- Mellors Catering Services - Winstanley College 5 - Very good
- Muffin Man 5 - Very good
- One Stop 4 - Good
- Orrell Red Triangle Cricket Club 4 - Good
- Straw Bale Cafe 4 - Good
- The Scran Van 4 - Good
- Velvet Shakes 5 - Very good
- Windy Arbour Farm 5 - Very good
- Winstanley Tennis Club Exempt
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.