Howard Catering Co food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wigan
Howard Catering Co 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 10 February 2025, 17 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: 132 Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2LA
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Howard Catering Co 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% | ← Howard Catering Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Howard Catering Co 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 Howard Catering Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brocket Arms Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Wigan, Marylebone Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Catering Services at Wigan & Leigh College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Carly's Cookies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Bread Basket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cafe Santos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Howard Catering Co
What is Howard Catering Co's food hygiene rating?
Howard Catering Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 10 February 2025.
Is Howard Catering Co 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 Howard Catering Co last inspected?
Howard Catering Co was last inspected on 10 February 2025, 17 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 Howard Catering Co?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Howard Catering Co compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Howard Catering Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Howard Catering Co 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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