Ashton’s Farm Shop and Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
Ashton’s Farm Shop and Deli holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 8 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 13 Garswood Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9AF
How it compares in Wigan
A 2 is rare: only 108 of 2,329 rated places in Wigan score this low, about one in 22. By contrast 54% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ← Ashton’s Farm Shop and Deli | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Ashton’s Farm Shop and Deli the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ashton’s Farm Shop and Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Csa Mini Mart and Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Care Love Learn at St Oswalds School/college/university | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Beast Boyz also T/A Pizza Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bengal Curry Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Galloways Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about Ashton’s Farm Shop and Deli
What is Ashton’s Farm Shop and Deli's food hygiene rating?
Ashton’s Farm Shop and Deli has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Wigan Council on 8 September 2025.
Is Ashton’s Farm Shop and Deli safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ashton’s Farm Shop and Deli last inspected?
Ashton’s Farm Shop and Deli was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 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 Ashton’s Farm Shop and Deli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashton’s Farm Shop and Deli compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Ashton’s Farm Shop and Deli holds a 2. 108 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Ashton’s Farm Shop and Deli 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wigan, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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