Espano Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wigan
Espano Grill holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 April 2026, 2 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.
Address: 181 Manchester Road, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2JA
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Espano Grill sits behind roughly 1,781 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 524 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 372 | 16% | ← Espano Grill | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Espano Grill 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 Espano Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Childcare Caring Premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Brians Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| ARG Hardybutts Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Ambleside Bank Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Britannia Bridge Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Canadian Pizza T/a King Castell Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Busy Bees at Wigan, Scholes Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Carly's Cookies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
Questions about Espano Grill
What is Espano Grill's food hygiene rating?
Espano Grill has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wigan Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Espano Grill safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Espano Grill last inspected?
Espano Grill was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Espano Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Espano Grill compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Espano Grill holds a 3. 372 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Espano Grill 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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