The Hingemakers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wigan
The Hingemakers Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 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: 34 Heath Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9DY
How it compares in Wigan
That puts The Hingemakers Arms among the 1,256 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 | 1,256 | 54% | ← The Hingemakers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 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 Very 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 The Hingemakers Arms 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 The Hingemakers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Curry Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Galloways Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Beast Boyz also T/A Pizza Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Ashton Food Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bay Horse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
Questions about The Hingemakers Arms
What is The Hingemakers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Hingemakers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 22 January 2026.
Is The Hingemakers Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hingemakers Arms last inspected?
The Hingemakers Arms was last inspected on 22 January 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 The Hingemakers Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hingemakers Arms compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and The Hingemakers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects The Hingemakers Arms 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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