Shahs Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
Shahs Mini Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 June 2025, 13 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: 227 Westleigh Lane, Leigh, WN7 5NW
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Shahs Mini Market sits behind roughly 1,253 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,253 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ← Shahs Mini Market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 373 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 232 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Shahs Mini Market none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shahs Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appy Little Plums Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| 4 Ways Cafe and Sandwich Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Blue Stone Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Cake House by Raven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
Questions about Shahs Mini Market
What is Shahs Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Shahs Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wigan Council on 6 June 2025.
Is Shahs Mini Market safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shahs Mini Market last inspected?
Shahs Mini Market was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 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 Shahs Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shahs Mini Market compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Shahs Mini Market holds a 4. 526 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Shahs Mini Market 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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