Age UK Wigan Borough food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wigan
Age UK Wigan Borough holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 November 2025, 7 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: Gathurst Lane, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8HA
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Age UK Wigan Borough 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% | ← Age UK Wigan Borough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 369 | 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 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 Age UK Wigan Borough 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 Age UK Wigan Borough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Dragon City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Age UK Wigan Borough
What is Age UK Wigan Borough's food hygiene rating?
Age UK Wigan Borough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 17 November 2025.
Is Age UK Wigan Borough 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Age UK Wigan Borough last inspected?
Age UK Wigan Borough was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 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 Age UK Wigan Borough?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Age UK Wigan Borough compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Age UK Wigan Borough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Age UK Wigan Borough 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Age UK Wigan Borough is one of 26 rated food businesses in Shevington. See every hygiene rating in Shevington →
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