ARG Hardybutts food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
ARG Hardybutts holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 140 Hardybutts, Wigan, WN1 3NE
How it compares in Wigan
That puts ARG Hardybutts among the 1,257 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 | 1,257 | 54% | ← ARG Hardybutts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 524 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 372 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 231 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 ARG Hardybutts 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 ARG Hardybutts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees at Wigan, Scholes Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Central Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Ball and Boot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Armed Forces HQ CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Ambleside Bank Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Douglas Valley Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Carly's Cookies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Canadian Pizza T/a King Castell Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about ARG Hardybutts
What is ARG Hardybutts's food hygiene rating?
ARG Hardybutts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 13 March 2024.
Is ARG Hardybutts 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was ARG Hardybutts last inspected?
ARG Hardybutts was last inspected on 13 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 ARG Hardybutts?
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 ARG Hardybutts compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and ARG Hardybutts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects ARG Hardybutts 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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