Mr English food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wigan
Mr English holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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
This rating dates from 3 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 286-288 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0BS
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Mr English sits behind roughly 1,783 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 369 | 16% | ← Mr English | |
| 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 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 Mr English 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 Mr English, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2023 |
| Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bryn Memory Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Bryn Independent Methodist Church Open Door cafe and summer camp Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| First Steps at Cansfield Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Ashton Athletic F C Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Bluebell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Mr English
What is Mr English's food hygiene rating?
Mr English has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wigan Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Mr English safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Mr English last inspected?
Mr English was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 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 Mr English?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mr English compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Mr English holds a 3. 369 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Mr English 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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