Fire & Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wigan
Fire & Spice holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This rating dates from 18 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 282 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0AR
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 | 527 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 369 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ← Fire & Spice | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Fire & Spice the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 Fire & Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2023 |
| Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bryn Memory Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bryn Independent Methodist Church Open Door cafe and summer camp Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| First Steps at Cansfield Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| First Steps at RL Hughes School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about Fire & Spice
What is Fire & Spice's food hygiene rating?
Fire & Spice has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Wigan Council on 18 December 2024.
Is Fire & Spice safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 Fire & Spice last inspected?
Fire & Spice was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 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 Fire & Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Fire & Spice compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Fire & Spice holds a 2. 108 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Fire & Spice 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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Understanding this rating
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Fire & Spice is one of 161 rated food businesses in Ashton-in-Makerfield. See every hygiene rating in Ashton-in-Makerfield →
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