International Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
International Mini Market holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 26 August 2025, 10 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: 94 Darlington Street East, Wigan, WN1 3AT
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so International Mini Market sits behind roughly 1,782 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 16% | ← International Mini Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 International Mini Market 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 International Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARG Hardybutts Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Busy Bees at Wigan, Scholes Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Armed Forces HQ CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Baby Platinum Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Ball and Boot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Central Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Cube Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about International Mini Market
What is International Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
International Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wigan Council on 26 August 2025.
Is International Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 International Mini Market last inspected?
International Mini Market was last inspected on 26 August 2025, 10 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 International Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 International Mini Market compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while International Mini Market holds a 3. 370 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects International Mini Market 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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