Balcarres Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wigan
Balcarres Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Balcarres Arms was inspected on 20 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
76% of rated food businesses in Wigan score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wigan ratings →
Address: 1 Copperas Lane, Haigh, Wigan, WN2 1PA
How this rating has changed
Balcarres Arms was re-inspected on 20 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Balcarres Arms among the 1,272 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 | 1,272 | 54% | ← Balcarres Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 521 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 376 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 118 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 69 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 223 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 Good
- 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 Balcarres Arms 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 Balcarres Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All You Knead Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Aspull Pre School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bindi of Aspull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Aspull Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2018 |
| Aspull Rugby Union Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Colliers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2018 |
Questions about Balcarres Arms
What is Balcarres Arms's food hygiene rating?
Balcarres Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 20 August 2026.
Is Balcarres Arms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Balcarres Arms last inspected?
Balcarres Arms was last inspected on 20 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wigan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Balcarres Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Balcarres Arms compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,359 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Balcarres Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Balcarres Arms 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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