Wigan Lane Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wigan
Wigan Lane Mini Market holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The supermarket 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 1 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 96 Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2LF
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Wigan Lane Mini Market 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% | ← Wigan Lane Mini Market | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Wigan Lane Mini Market 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 Wigan Lane Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Brocket Arms Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Cafe Santos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bread Basket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Carly's Cookies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Busy Bees at Wigan, Marylebone Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Central Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Wigan Lane Mini Market
What is Wigan Lane Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Wigan Lane Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wigan Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Wigan Lane Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 3 means the supermarket 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 Wigan Lane Mini Market last inspected?
Wigan Lane Mini Market was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 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 Wigan Lane Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wigan Lane Mini Market compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Wigan Lane Mini Market holds a 3. 370 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Wigan Lane Mini Market 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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