Higher Folds Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wigan
Higher Folds Chippy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 July 2025, 11 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: Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XY
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Higher Folds Chippy 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% | ← Higher Folds Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Higher Folds Chippy 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 Higher Folds Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley and Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Arnie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Elliotts Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Cellar Five Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Casa Napoli Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Astley Community Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Astley Nature Kindergarten Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Higher Folds Chippy
What is Higher Folds Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Higher Folds Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 22 July 2025.
Is Higher Folds Chippy 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Higher Folds Chippy last inspected?
Higher Folds Chippy was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 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 Higher Folds Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Higher Folds Chippy compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Higher Folds Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Higher Folds Chippy 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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