Lowton Tandoori Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wigan
Lowton Tandoori Takeaway holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 12 August 2025, 11 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: 257 Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 1LA
How it compares in Wigan
A 0 is rare: only 5 of 2,329 rated places in Wigan score this low, about one in 466. By contrast 54% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,253 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 373 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ← Lowton Tandoori Takeaway |
A further 232 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Lowton Tandoori Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lowton Tandoori Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Spirits @ Go Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Compassion in Action Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Ashwood Court Making Space Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Imperial Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor – Elmridge Court School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| First Steps Private Day Nursery and Greenmeadow Primary School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Blossom by Courtyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Lowton Tandoori Takeaway
What is Lowton Tandoori Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Lowton Tandoori Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Wigan Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Lowton Tandoori Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Lowton Tandoori Takeaway last inspected?
Lowton Tandoori Takeaway was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wigan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lowton Tandoori Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lowton Tandoori Takeaway compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Lowton Tandoori Takeaway holds a 0. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Lowton Tandoori Takeaway 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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A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wigan, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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