Pepper Lane Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wigan
Pepper Lane Chippy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 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: 4 Pepper Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0PX
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Pepper Lane Chippy among the 1,257 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 | 1,257 | 54% | ← Pepper Lane Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 524 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 372 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 231 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 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 Pepper Lane Chippy 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 Pepper Lane Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community High School School/college/university | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Pop Up Kitchen @ My Life Legacy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Gulshan One Standish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2025 |
| Robinsons Late Spot Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Hickory’s Smokehouse Standish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Blunch Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Pepper Lane Chippy
What is Pepper Lane Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Pepper Lane Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 6 August 2025.
Is Pepper Lane Chippy 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pepper Lane Chippy last inspected?
Pepper Lane Chippy was last inspected on 6 August 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 Pepper Lane Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Pepper Lane Chippy compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Pepper Lane Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Pepper Lane Chippy 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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