Stop & Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
Stop & Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 February 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: 28 Gerard Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9AA
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Stop & Shop sits behind roughly 1,256 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ← Stop & Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stop & Shop 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 Stop & Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Galloways Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Beast Boyz also T/A Pizza Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bengal Curry Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Csa Mini Mart and Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Care Love Learn at St Oswalds School/college/university | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Stop & Shop
What is Stop & Shop's food hygiene rating?
Stop & Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wigan Council on 22 February 2024.
Is Stop & Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stop & Shop last inspected?
Stop & Shop was last inspected on 22 February 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 Stop & Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stop & Shop compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Stop & Shop holds a 4. 526 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Stop & Shop 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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