Ellesmere food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wigan
Ellesmere 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 20 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: 32 Lancaster Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3NJ
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Ellesmere 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 | 526 | 23% | ← Ellesmere | |
| 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 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 Ellesmere 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 Ellesmere, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Day Care Caring Premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Egerton Court Caring Premises | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Dough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Georgia Browns Pub/bar/nightclub | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| Candy Street Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Al Capone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| ACT Superheroes - Hindley J & I School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Galloways Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Ellesmere
What is Ellesmere's food hygiene rating?
Ellesmere has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wigan Council on 20 November 2023.
Is Ellesmere 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 Ellesmere last inspected?
Ellesmere was last inspected on 20 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 Ellesmere?
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 Ellesmere compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Ellesmere holds a 4. 526 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Ellesmere 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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Ellesmere is one of 103 rated food businesses in Hindley. See every hygiene rating in Hindley →
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