Albion Ale House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wigan
Albion Ale House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 12 High Street, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0HL
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Albion Ale House among the 1,257 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 | 1,257 | 54% | ← Albion Ale House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 524 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 372 | 16% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Albion Ale House 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 Albion Ale House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajmeer Manzil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Copper Vines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Harwoods Patisserie Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| J McRobb High Class Family Butchers Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Galloways Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor – Berystede Court Caring Premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about Albion Ale House
What is Albion Ale House's food hygiene rating?
Albion Ale House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 27 July 2023.
Is Albion Ale House 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Albion Ale House last inspected?
Albion Ale House was last inspected on 27 July 2023, more than 2 years 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 Albion Ale House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Albion Ale House compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Albion Ale House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Albion Ale House 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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