Velvet Shakes food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wigan
Velvet Shakes 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 4 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 174 Upholland Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7DL
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Velvet Shakes among the 1,257 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 | 1,257 | 54% | ← Velvet Shakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 525 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 371 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 231 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 Velvet Shakes 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 Velvet Shakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| England & Sons Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Billinge Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Bispham Hall Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2019 |
| Gaskells Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Ella UK LTD Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Bag & Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Delph Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Velvet Shakes
What is Velvet Shakes's food hygiene rating?
Velvet Shakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 4 January 2025.
Is Velvet Shakes 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 Velvet Shakes last inspected?
Velvet Shakes was last inspected on 4 January 2025, 18 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 Velvet Shakes?
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 Velvet Shakes compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Velvet Shakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Velvet Shakes 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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Understanding this rating
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