Uncle Joe's food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
Uncle Joe's 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 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Dorning Street, Wigan, WN1 1HE
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Uncle Joe's 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% | ← Uncle Joe's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Uncle Joe's 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 Uncle Joe's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Prime Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Cafe@Adrenaline Escape Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Dog & Partridge Pub/bar/nightclub | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Cuppa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Cô Lê Vietnamese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Cube Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Bread Basket Retailers - other | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Uncle Joe's
What is Uncle Joe's's food hygiene rating?
Uncle Joe's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 7 August 2024.
Is Uncle Joe's 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 Uncle Joe's last inspected?
Uncle Joe's was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 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 Uncle Joe's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Uncle Joe's compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Uncle Joe's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Uncle Joe's 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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