Greggs PLC (within Asda Stores) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
Greggs PLC (within Asda Stores) 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 25 March 2026, 3 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: Soho Street, Wigan, WN5 0XA
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Greggs PLC (within Asda Stores) 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% | ← Greggs PLC (within Asda Stores) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 369 | 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 Greggs PLC (within Asda Stores) 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 Greggs PLC (within Asda Stores), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Hypermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Costa Coffee (in Next Store) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Cafe Life Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Club 3000 Bingo Wigan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about Greggs PLC (within Asda Stores)
What is Greggs PLC (within Asda Stores)'s food hygiene rating?
Greggs PLC (within Asda Stores) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Greggs PLC (within Asda Stores) 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 Greggs PLC (within Asda Stores) last inspected?
Greggs PLC (within Asda Stores) was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 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 Greggs PLC (within Asda Stores)?
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 Greggs PLC (within Asda Stores) compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs PLC (within Asda Stores) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Greggs PLC (within Asda Stores) 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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