Wicked Pops food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wigan
Wicked Pops 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 24 November 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: 169 Elliott Street, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8FL
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Wicked Pops 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% | ← Wicked Pops | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wicked Pops 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 Wicked Pops, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Cellar Five Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Catering Queens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Arnie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| 180 Dance Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Cambian Tyldesley School School/college/university | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| CareLoveLearn at St Georges Central Primary school School/college/university | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Wicked Pops
What is Wicked Pops's food hygiene rating?
Wicked Pops has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 24 November 2023.
Is Wicked Pops 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 Wicked Pops last inspected?
Wicked Pops was last inspected on 24 November 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 Wicked Pops?
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 Wicked Pops compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Wicked Pops is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Wicked Pops 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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