Dawsons Astley food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
Dawsons Astley 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 7 March 2025, 16 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: 387 Manchester Road, Astley, M29 7BY
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Dawsons Astley among the 1,253 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 | 1,253 | 54% | ← Dawsons Astley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 373 | 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 Dawsons Astley 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 Dawsons Astley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter (Food & Tipple Ltd) Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Astley Community Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Astley Nature Kindergarten Caring Premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Casa Napoli Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Atherton Village Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2018 |
| Bulls Head Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Astley's Sandwich and Delicatessen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about Dawsons Astley
What is Dawsons Astley's food hygiene rating?
Dawsons Astley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 7 March 2025.
Is Dawsons Astley 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 Dawsons Astley last inspected?
Dawsons Astley was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 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 Dawsons Astley?
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 Dawsons Astley compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Dawsons Astley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Dawsons Astley 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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