Moon Under Water food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wigan
Moon Under Water holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 October 2024, 20 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: 5-7a Market Place, Wigan, WN1 1PE
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Moon Under Water 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% | ← Moon Under Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 23% | ||
| 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 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 Moon Under Water 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 Moon Under Water, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe@Adrenaline Escape Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Cô Lê Vietnamese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Cuppa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Dog & Partridge Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Avid Sweets Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
Questions about Moon Under Water
What is Moon Under Water's food hygiene rating?
Moon Under Water has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 29 October 2024.
Is Moon Under Water 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Moon Under Water last inspected?
Moon Under Water was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 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 Moon Under Water?
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 Moon Under Water compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Moon Under Water is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Moon Under Water 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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