Railway Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wigan
Railway Tavern holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 396 Westleigh Lane, Leigh, WN7 5PU
How it compares in Wigan
A 2 is rare: only 108 of 2,329 rated places in Wigan score this low, about one in 22. By contrast 54% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ← Railway Tavern | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Railway Tavern the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Railway Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appy Little Plums Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| 4 Ways Cafe and Sandwich Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Buddies School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Casson Fold Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Blue Stone Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Railway Tavern
What is Railway Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Railway Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Wigan Council on 17 October 2024.
Is Railway Tavern safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Railway Tavern last inspected?
Railway Tavern was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 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 Railway Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Railway Tavern compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Railway Tavern holds a 2. 108 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Railway Tavern 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wigan, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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