Avid Sweets food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
Avid Sweets 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 20 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 24 Royal Arcade, WN1 1QH
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Avid Sweets 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% | ← Avid Sweets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Avid Sweets 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 Avid Sweets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Cafe Santos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Cuppa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Bread Basket Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cafe@Adrenaline Escape Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Avid Sweets
What is Avid Sweets's food hygiene rating?
Avid Sweets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 20 October 2022.
Is Avid Sweets 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 Avid Sweets last inspected?
Avid Sweets was last inspected on 20 October 2022, more than 3 years 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 Avid Sweets?
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 Avid Sweets compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Avid Sweets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Avid Sweets 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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