St Mathews Church Fellowship food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
St Mathews Church Fellowship 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
The rating dates from 20 March 2018, more than 8 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: 374 Billinge Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN3 6BH
How it compares in Wigan
That puts St Mathews Church Fellowship 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% | ← St Mathews Church Fellowship | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Mathews Church Fellowship 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 St Mathews Church Fellowship, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Asda Express Pemberton PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Alexandra Grange And Berkely Park Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| A Stars Early Education Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| England & Sons Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Corleone pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Cult Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Berkeley House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about St Mathews Church Fellowship
What is St Mathews Church Fellowship's food hygiene rating?
St Mathews Church Fellowship has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 20 March 2018.
Is St Mathews Church Fellowship 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 St Mathews Church Fellowship last inspected?
St Mathews Church Fellowship was last inspected on 20 March 2018, more than 8 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 St Mathews Church Fellowship?
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 St Mathews Church Fellowship compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and St Mathews Church Fellowship is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects St Mathews Church Fellowship 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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