The Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
The Off Licence holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 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: 88 St Helens Road, Leigh, WN7 4HW
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so The Off Licence sits behind roughly 1,782 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 16% | ← The Off Licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Off Licence 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 The Off Licence, 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 | 97 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 | 439 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 The Off Licence
What is The Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
The Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wigan Council on 17 September 2025.
Is The Off Licence safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Off Licence last inspected?
The Off Licence was last inspected on 17 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 The Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Off Licence compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while The Off Licence holds a 3. 370 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects The Off Licence 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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