Head Salon & Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wigan
Head Salon & Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 2024, 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: 734 Ormskirk Road, Wigan, WN5 8BB
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Head Salon & Cafe 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% | ← Head Salon & Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Head Salon & Cafe 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 Head Salon & Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Grange And Berkely Park Caring Premises | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Asda Express Pemberton PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| England & Sons Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Corleone pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Divino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| A Stars Early Education Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Caterlink@ Dean Trust Wigan Secondary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Berkeley House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about Head Salon & Cafe
What is Head Salon & Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Head Salon & Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 22 May 2024.
Is Head Salon & Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Head Salon & Cafe last inspected?
Head Salon & Cafe was last inspected on 22 May 2024, 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 Head Salon & Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Head Salon & Cafe compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Head Salon & Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Head Salon & Cafe 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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