Running Horses food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wigan
Running Horses 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 28 November 2023, 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: 146 St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7AA
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Running Horses 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% | ← Running Horses | |
| 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 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 Running Horses 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 Running Horses, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaskells Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Billinge Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| England & Sons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Delph Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Ella UK LTD Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Bispham Hall Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2019 |
| Church Of St Thomas The Martyr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Golden City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Running Horses
What is Running Horses's food hygiene rating?
Running Horses has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wigan Council on 28 November 2023.
Is Running Horses 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 Running Horses last inspected?
Running Horses was last inspected on 28 November 2023, 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 Running Horses?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Running Horses compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Running Horses holds a 4. 527 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Running Horses 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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