Armed Forces HQ CIC food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wigan
Armed Forces HQ CIC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 October 2025, 8 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: School Lane, Wigan, WN1 3SE
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Armed Forces HQ CIC among the 1,253 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 | 1,253 | 54% | ← Armed Forces HQ CIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 373 | 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 Armed Forces HQ CIC 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 Armed Forces HQ CIC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball and Boot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Busy Bees at Wigan, Scholes Caring Premises | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Avid Sweets Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Douglas Valley Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Cafe Santos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Armed Forces HQ CIC
What is Armed Forces HQ CIC's food hygiene rating?
Armed Forces HQ CIC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Armed Forces HQ CIC 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Armed Forces HQ CIC last inspected?
Armed Forces HQ CIC was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 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 Armed Forces HQ CIC?
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 Armed Forces HQ CIC compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Armed Forces HQ CIC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Armed Forces HQ CIC 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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