The Brick Food Community + the Brick Community Kitchen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
The Brick Food Community + the Brick Community Kitchen 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 25 July 2023, more than 2 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: Water Street, Wigan, WN1 1DN
How it compares in Wigan
That puts The Brick Food Community + the Brick Community Kitchen among the 1,256 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 | 1,256 | 54% | ← The Brick Food Community + the Brick Community Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 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 The Brick Food Community + the Brick Community Kitchen 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 The Brick Food Community + the Brick Community Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Cafe Santos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Avid Sweets Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Armed Forces HQ CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Ball and Boot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Bread Basket Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about The Brick Food Community + the Brick Community Kitchen
What is The Brick Food Community + the Brick Community Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Brick Food Community + the Brick Community Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 25 July 2023.
Is The Brick Food Community + the Brick Community Kitchen 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 The Brick Food Community + the Brick Community Kitchen last inspected?
The Brick Food Community + the Brick Community Kitchen was last inspected on 25 July 2023, more than 2 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 The Brick Food Community + the Brick Community Kitchen?
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 The Brick Food Community + the Brick Community Kitchen compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and The Brick Food Community + the Brick Community Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects The Brick Food Community + the Brick Community Kitchen 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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