Market Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wigan
Market Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 March 2023, more than 3 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: 62 Market Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AN
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Market Tavern 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% | ← Market Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Market Tavern 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 Market Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Capone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Dough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Candy Street Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Brooklands Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Fletchers Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Chapter One Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Egerton Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about Market Tavern
What is Market Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Market Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 29 March 2023.
Is Market Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Market Tavern last inspected?
Market Tavern was last inspected on 29 March 2023, more than 3 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 Market Tavern?
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 Market Tavern compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Market Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Market Tavern 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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Market Tavern is one of 103 rated food businesses in Hindley. See every hygiene rating in Hindley →
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