Bag & Bean food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wigan
Bag & Bean holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 September 2025, 9 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: Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7XG
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Bag & Bean 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% | ← Bag & Bean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Bag & Bean 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 Bag & Bean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ella UK LTD Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| England & Sons Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Billinge Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Bispham Hall Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2019 |
| Gaskells Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| A Stars Early Education Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Bag & Bean
What is Bag & Bean's food hygiene rating?
Bag & Bean has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Bag & Bean 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bag & Bean last inspected?
Bag & Bean was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 Bag & Bean?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bag & Bean compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Bag & Bean is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Bag & Bean 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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