Ball and Boot food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wigan
Ball and Boot holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 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: 2 Orchard Street, Wigan, WN1 3SW
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Ball and Boot among the 1,256 places in Wigan holding top marks, 54% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ← Ball and Boot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Ball and Boot 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
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees at Wigan, Scholes Caring Premises | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Douglas Valley Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Armed Forces HQ CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Central Day Centre Caring Premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Avid Sweets Retailers - other | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
Questions about Ball and Boot
What is Ball and Boot's food hygiene rating?
Ball and Boot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Ball and Boot safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ball and Boot last inspected?
Ball and Boot was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 Ball and Boot?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ball and Boot compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Ball and Boot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Ball and Boot 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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