Shevington Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
Shevington Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 10 December 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: 2a Gathurst Lane, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8HA
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Shevington Express sits behind roughly 1,781 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 524 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 372 | 16% | ← Shevington Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 231 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 Shevington Express 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 Shevington Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Wigan Borough Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bombay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Dragon City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Shevington Express
What is Shevington Express's food hygiene rating?
Shevington Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wigan Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Shevington Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Shevington Express last inspected?
Shevington Express was last inspected on 10 December 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 Shevington Express?
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 Shevington Express compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Shevington Express holds a 3. 372 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Shevington Express 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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