Forsters Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Wigan
Forsters Farm Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 June 2025, 13 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: School Lane, Haigh
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Forsters Farm Shop 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% | ← Forsters Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Forsters Farm Shop 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 Forsters Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All You Knead Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Colliers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2018 |
| Aspull Pre School Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bindi of Aspull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Aspull Rugby Union Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Aspull Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2018 |
| Canon Sharples After School Club and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Forsters Farm Shop
What is Forsters Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Forsters Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 11 June 2025.
Is Forsters Farm Shop 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forsters Farm Shop last inspected?
Forsters Farm Shop was last inspected on 11 June 2025, 13 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 Forsters Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Forsters Farm Shop compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Forsters Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Forsters Farm Shop 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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