Canal Duke Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wigan
Canal Duke Public House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 8 September 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: Stour Road, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7PX
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Canal Duke Public House sits behind roughly 1,257 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 525 | 23% | ← Canal Duke Public House | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Canal Duke Public House 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 Canal Duke Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| CareLoveLearn at St Georges Central Primary school School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| 180 Dance Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Cambian Tyldesley School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Cellar Five Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Catering Queens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Arnie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
Questions about Canal Duke Public House
What is Canal Duke Public House's food hygiene rating?
Canal Duke Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wigan Council on 8 September 2025.
Is Canal Duke Public House 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Canal Duke Public House last inspected?
Canal Duke Public House was last inspected on 8 September 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 Canal Duke Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Canal Duke Public House compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Canal Duke Public House holds a 4. 525 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Canal Duke Public House 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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