The Bowling Green food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wigan
The Bowling Green 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
This is a fresh result: The Bowling Green was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 106 Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2LF
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bowling Green 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 | 527 | 23% | ← The Bowling Green | |
| 3 out of 5 | 369 | 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 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 The Bowling Green 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 The Bowling Green, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Brocket Arms Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Cafe Santos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bread Basket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Carly's Cookies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Busy Bees at Wigan, Marylebone Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Central Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about The Bowling Green
What is The Bowling Green's food hygiene rating?
The Bowling Green has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wigan Council on 3 June 2026.
Is The Bowling Green 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 The Bowling Green last inspected?
The Bowling Green was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 The Bowling Green?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bowling Green compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while The Bowling Green holds a 4. 527 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects The Bowling 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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