Heathside Residential food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wigan
Heathside Residential holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 18 November 2025, 7 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: 42b Plank Lane, Leigh, WN7 4QE
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Heathside Residential 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% | ← Heathside Residential | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Heathside Residential 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 Heathside Residential, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firs Lane Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Firs Lane Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| B & M Store Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Costa (In Next) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Everlast Gyms - Leigh Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Harvester Atherleigh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Abel & Cole Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Heathside Residential
What is Heathside Residential's food hygiene rating?
Heathside Residential has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wigan Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Heathside Residential 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heathside Residential last inspected?
Heathside Residential was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 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 Heathside Residential?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Heathside Residential compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Heathside Residential holds a 4. 526 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Heathside Residential 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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