Rontec Lanehead ESSO food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
Rontec Lanehead ESSO holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 27 August 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: East Lancashire Road, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2BE
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Rontec Lanehead ESSO among the 1,256 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 | 1,256 | 54% | ← Rontec Lanehead ESSO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Rontec Lanehead ESSO 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 Rontec Lanehead ESSO, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Spirits @ Go Local Retailers - other | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Compassion in Action Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Ashwood Court Making Space Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor – Elmridge Court School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| First Steps Private Day Nursery and Greenmeadow Primary School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Cool Stars Lowton St Marys C of E School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Blossom by Courtyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Rontec Lanehead ESSO
What is Rontec Lanehead ESSO's food hygiene rating?
Rontec Lanehead ESSO has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 27 August 2025.
Is Rontec Lanehead ESSO 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rontec Lanehead ESSO last inspected?
Rontec Lanehead ESSO was last inspected on 27 August 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 Rontec Lanehead ESSO?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rontec Lanehead ESSO compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Rontec Lanehead ESSO is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Rontec Lanehead ESSO 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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Rontec Lanehead ESSO is one of 56 rated food businesses in Lowton. See every hygiene rating in Lowton →
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