Gin on the Lane food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wigan
Gin on the Lane holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 53 Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2LF
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Gin on the Lane sits behind roughly 1,256 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ← Gin on the Lane | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Gin on the Lane 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 Gin on the Lane, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Brocket Arms Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Cafe Santos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bread Basket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Carly's Cookies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Busy Bees at Wigan, Marylebone Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Central Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Gin on the Lane
What is Gin on the Lane's food hygiene rating?
Gin on the Lane has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wigan Council on 21 June 2024.
Is Gin on the Lane safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gin on the Lane last inspected?
Gin on the Lane was last inspected on 21 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Gin on the Lane?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gin on the Lane compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Gin on the Lane holds a 4. 526 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Gin on the Lane 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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