Atherton & Leigh Food Bank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
Atherton & Leigh Food Bank holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 24 February 2026, 4 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: Victoria Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 5AH
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Atherton & Leigh Food Bank 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% | ← Atherton & Leigh Food Bank | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Atherton & Leigh Food Bank 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 Atherton & Leigh Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Belong Wigan Caring Premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Abram Village Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2018 |
Questions about Atherton & Leigh Food Bank
What is Atherton & Leigh Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Atherton & Leigh Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wigan Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Atherton & Leigh Food Bank 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Atherton & Leigh Food Bank last inspected?
Atherton & Leigh Food Bank was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 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 Atherton & Leigh Food Bank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Atherton & Leigh Food Bank compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Atherton & Leigh Food Bank holds a 4. 527 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Atherton & Leigh Food Bank 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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