Leopards Kitchen - Zest of India food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wigan
Leopards Kitchen - Zest of India holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 November 2024, 19 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: 109 Railway Road, Leigh, WN7 4AJ
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Leopards Kitchen - Zest of India sits behind roughly 1,783 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 369 | 16% | ← Leopards Kitchen - Zest of India | |
| 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 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 Leopards Kitchen - Zest of India 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 Leopards Kitchen - Zest of India, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Store Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Costa (In Next) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Everlast Gyms - Leigh Pub/bar/nightclub | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Fresco's also trading as Burglarise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Genki Market Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| African Grocers Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Atherleigh Park Hospital School/college/university | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
Questions about Leopards Kitchen - Zest of India
What is Leopards Kitchen - Zest of India's food hygiene rating?
Leopards Kitchen - Zest of India has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wigan Council on 19 November 2024.
Is Leopards Kitchen - Zest of India safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Leopards Kitchen - Zest of India last inspected?
Leopards Kitchen - Zest of India was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 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 Leopards Kitchen - Zest of India?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Leopards Kitchen - Zest of India compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Leopards Kitchen - Zest of India holds a 3. 369 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Leopards Kitchen - Zest of India 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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