Bar 59 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wigan
Bar 59 holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 September 2025, 11 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.
Only 8% of rated food businesses in Wigan score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Wigan ratings →
Address: 59 Gerard Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9AG
How it compares in Wigan
A 2 is rare: only 119 of 2,359 rated places in Wigan score this low, about one in 20. 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 | 1,272 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 521 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 376 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 119 | 5% | ← Bar 59 | |
| 1 out of 5 | 68 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 223 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Bar 59 the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Bar 59, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Curry Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Galloways Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Ashton Food Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Csa Mini Mart and Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Care Love Learn at St Oswalds School/college/university | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Bar 59
What is Bar 59's food hygiene rating?
Bar 59 has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Wigan Council on 19 September 2025.
Is Bar 59 safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 Bar 59 last inspected?
Bar 59 was last inspected on 19 September 2025, 11 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 Bar 59?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bar 59 compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,359 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Bar 59 holds a 2. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Bar 59 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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Understanding this rating
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Bar 59 is one of 164 rated food businesses in Ashton-in-Makerfield. See every hygiene rating in Ashton-in-Makerfield →
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