Costcutter Belle Green food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
Costcutter Belle Green holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This rating dates from 31 July 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 216 Belle Green Lane, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2ET
How it compares in Wigan
A 0 is rare: only 5 of 2,330 rated places in Wigan score this low, about one in 466. By contrast 54% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 524 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 372 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ← Costcutter Belle Green |
A further 231 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Costcutter Belle Green the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Costcutter Belle Green, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Brians Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| AJ 's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| ARG Hardybutts Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Canadian Pizza T/a King Castell Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Ambleside Bank Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Canon Sharples After School Club and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Costcutter Belle Green
What is Costcutter Belle Green's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter Belle Green has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Wigan Council on 31 July 2025.
Is Costcutter Belle Green safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Costcutter Belle Green last inspected?
Costcutter Belle Green was last inspected on 31 July 2025, 11 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 Costcutter Belle Green?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter Belle Green compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutter Belle Green holds a 0. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Costcutter Belle Green 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wigan, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Costcutter Belle Green is one of 60 rated food businesses in Ince. See every hygiene rating in Ince →
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