The Yellow Monkey food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wigan
The Yellow Monkey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 November 2025, 7 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: 85 Mesnes Street, Wigan, WN1 1QJ
How it compares in Wigan
That puts The Yellow Monkey 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% | ← The Yellow Monkey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Yellow Monkey 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 The Yellow Monkey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread Basket Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cafe Santos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Avid Sweets Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Cuppa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Cafe@Adrenaline Escape Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Burger Prime Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about The Yellow Monkey
What is The Yellow Monkey's food hygiene rating?
The Yellow Monkey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 22 November 2025.
Is The Yellow Monkey 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Yellow Monkey last inspected?
The Yellow Monkey was last inspected on 22 November 2025, 7 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 The Yellow Monkey?
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 The Yellow Monkey compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and The Yellow Monkey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects The Yellow Monkey 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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