Sephtons Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
Sephtons Newsagent holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 February 2026, 5 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: 53 Bryn Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9AX
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Sephtons Newsagent sits behind roughly 1,782 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 16% | ← Sephtons Newsagent | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sephtons Newsagent 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 Sephtons Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care Love Learn at St Oswalds School/college/university | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Csa Mini Mart and Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Beast Boyz also T/A Pizza Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bengal Curry Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Galloways Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about Sephtons Newsagent
What is Sephtons Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Sephtons Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wigan Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Sephtons Newsagent safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Sephtons Newsagent last inspected?
Sephtons Newsagent was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 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 Sephtons Newsagent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Sephtons Newsagent compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Sephtons Newsagent holds a 3. 370 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Sephtons Newsagent 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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