The Rushton food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wigan
The Rushton 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: The Rushton was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: New Market Street, Wigan, WN1 1RP
How it compares in Wigan
That puts The Rushton 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 Rushton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rushton 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 Rushton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread Basket Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cafe Santos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Cuppa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Avid Sweets Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Cafe@Adrenaline Escape Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Burger Prime Takeaway/sandwich shop | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about The Rushton
What is The Rushton's food hygiene rating?
The Rushton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Rushton 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 Rushton last inspected?
The Rushton was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Rushton?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rushton compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and The Rushton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects The Rushton 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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