Heron Frozen Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
Heron Frozen Foods 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 3 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Gerard Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9AG
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Heron Frozen Foods 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% | ← Heron Frozen Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Heron Frozen Foods 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 Heron Frozen Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Curry Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Galloways Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Beast Boyz also T/A Pizza Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Csa Mini Mart and Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Care Love Learn at St Oswalds School/college/university | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about Heron Frozen Foods
What is Heron Frozen Foods's food hygiene rating?
Heron Frozen Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 3 April 2023.
Is Heron Frozen Foods 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 Heron Frozen Foods last inspected?
Heron Frozen Foods was last inspected on 3 April 2023, more than 3 years 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 Heron Frozen Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Heron Frozen Foods compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Heron Frozen Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Heron Frozen Foods 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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