Lees Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
Lees Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 December 2025, 6 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: 76A St Helens Road, Leigh, WN7 4HW
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Lees Bakery 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% | ← Lees Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lees Bakery 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 Lees Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Bangin Butties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| BJ's Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Atherton and Leigh Food Bank Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Brookdale Court Caring Premises | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| African Grocers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Bakers Dozen Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
Questions about Lees Bakery
What is Lees Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Lees Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 19 December 2025.
Is Lees Bakery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lees Bakery last inspected?
Lees Bakery was last inspected on 19 December 2025, 6 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 Lees Bakery?
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 Lees Bakery compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Lees Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Lees Bakery 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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