Windy Arbour Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
Windy Arbour Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2025, 11 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: Ashton Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7XX
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Windy Arbour Farm among the 1,257 places in Wigan holding top marks, 54% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 54% | ← Windy Arbour Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 524 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 372 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 231 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 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 Windy Arbour Farm 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 Windy Arbour Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bag & Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Billinge Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Aidan's Pantry Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Eagle & Child Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about Windy Arbour Farm
What is Windy Arbour Farm's food hygiene rating?
Windy Arbour Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Windy Arbour Farm safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Windy Arbour Farm last inspected?
Windy Arbour Farm was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 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 Windy Arbour Farm?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Windy Arbour Farm compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Windy Arbour Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Windy Arbour Farm 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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Windy Arbour Farm is one of 21 rated food businesses in Billinge. See every hygiene rating in Billinge →
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