Wellfield Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
Wellfield Shop holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 2 July 2026, 2 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.
Only 8% of rated food businesses in Wigan score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Wigan ratings →
Address: 73 Wellfield Road, Beech Hill, Wigan Wigan, WN6 8NQ
How this rating has changed
Wellfield Shop was re-inspected on 2 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wigan
A 2 is rare: only 119 of 2,359 rated places in Wigan score this low, about one in 20. 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 | 1,272 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 521 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 376 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 119 | 5% | ← Wellfield Shop | |
| 1 out of 5 | 68 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 223 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Wellfield Shop the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Wellfield Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Everydayz Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Bake & Shake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Barkley Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Catering Services at Wigan & Leigh College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Busy Bees at Wigan, Marylebone Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Co-op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Brocket Arms Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Wellfield Shop
What is Wellfield Shop's food hygiene rating?
Wellfield Shop has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Wigan Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Wellfield Shop safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Wellfield Shop last inspected?
Wellfield Shop was last inspected on 2 July 2026, 2 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 Wellfield Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wellfield Shop compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,359 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Wellfield Shop holds a 2. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Wellfield Shop 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 2 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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