The Flames Wigan food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wigan
The Flames Wigan holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 20 April 2026, 2 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: 130-132 Whelley, Wigan, WN1 3UB
How it compares in Wigan
A 2 is rare: only 108 of 2,329 rated places in Wigan score this low, about one in 22. By contrast 54% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,253 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 373 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ← The Flames Wigan | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Flames Wigan the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Flames Wigan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Pizza T/a King Castell Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Carly's Cookies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Canon Sharples After School Club and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Central Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Douglas Valley Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| AJ 's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Busy Bees at Wigan, Scholes Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about The Flames Wigan
What is The Flames Wigan's food hygiene rating?
The Flames Wigan has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Wigan Council on 20 April 2026.
Is The Flames Wigan safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Flames Wigan last inspected?
The Flames Wigan was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 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 Flames Wigan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Flames Wigan compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while The Flames Wigan holds a 2. 108 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects The Flames Wigan 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wigan, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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