The Copper Tap food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wigan
The Copper Tap 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
The rating dates from 30 July 2025, 11 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: 1 Church Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8TG
How it compares in Wigan
That puts The Copper Tap 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 Copper Tap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Copper Tap 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 Copper Tap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaskells Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Delph Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Ella UK LTD Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| ABC Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Church Of St Thomas The Martyr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Beckets Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| England & Sons Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about The Copper Tap
What is The Copper Tap's food hygiene rating?
The Copper Tap has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 30 July 2025.
Is The Copper Tap 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 The Copper Tap last inspected?
The Copper Tap was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 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 Copper Tap?
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 The Copper Tap compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and The Copper Tap is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects The Copper Tap 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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