The Barn food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
The Barn 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 18 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: Stone Cross Lane South, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 1JU
How it compares in Wigan
That puts The Barn 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 Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Barn 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 Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwood Court Making Space Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Blossom by Courtyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| High Spirits @ Go Local Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Garden Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Hare & Hounds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| All Saints Nursery School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Golborne House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about The Barn
What is The Barn's food hygiene rating?
The Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 18 July 2025.
Is The Barn 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 The Barn last inspected?
The Barn was last inspected on 18 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 Barn?
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 Barn compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and The Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects The Barn 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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The Barn is one of 56 rated food businesses in Lowton. See every hygiene rating in Lowton →
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