Boars Head food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wigan
Boars Head holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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
This rating dates from 25 February 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Wigan Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0AD
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Boars Head 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 | 370 | 16% | ← Boars Head | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Boars Head 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 Boars Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everydayz Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Annie's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor – Berystede Court Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Ajmeer Manzil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Albion Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Brocket Arms Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Boars Head
What is Boars Head's food hygiene rating?
Boars Head has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wigan Council on 25 February 2025.
Is Boars Head safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 Boars Head last inspected?
Boars Head was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 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 Boars Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Boars Head compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Boars Head holds a 3. 370 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Boars Head 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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