Smiths Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wigan
Smiths Sandwich Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 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: 157 Bolton Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8AE
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Smiths Sandwich Bar 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% | ← Smiths Sandwich Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Smiths Sandwich Bar 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 Smiths Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombon Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Galloways Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Csa Mini Mart and Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Bengal Curry Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Care Love Learn at St Oswalds School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
Questions about Smiths Sandwich Bar
What is Smiths Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
Smiths Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Smiths Sandwich Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smiths Sandwich Bar last inspected?
Smiths Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Smiths Sandwich Bar?
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 Smiths Sandwich Bar compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Smiths Sandwich Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Smiths Sandwich Bar 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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