Canal Turn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wigan
Canal Turn 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 14 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 298 Chapel Street, Leigh, WN7 2AP
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Canal Turn sits behind roughly 1,256 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ← Canal Turn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 Canal Turn 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 Turn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Discount Dragon Limited Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| East Leigh Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2019 |
| Cucina Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| All Hail the Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Brewery Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Bamboo Oriental Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Canal Turn
What is Canal Turn's food hygiene rating?
Canal Turn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wigan Council on 14 May 2024.
Is Canal Turn 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 Turn last inspected?
Canal Turn was last inspected on 14 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Turn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Canal Turn compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Canal Turn holds a 4. 526 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Canal Turn 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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