The Lychgate Tavern food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wigan
The Lychgate Tavern 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 27 March 2025, 15 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: 5 Church Street, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0JT
How it compares in Wigan
That puts The Lychgate Tavern 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% | ← The Lychgate Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Lychgate Tavern 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 Lychgate Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ Anchor – Berystede Court Caring Premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Harwoods Patisserie Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Albion Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Ajmeer Manzil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Copper Vines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Galloways Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about The Lychgate Tavern
What is The Lychgate Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Lychgate Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 27 March 2025.
Is The Lychgate Tavern 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 The Lychgate Tavern last inspected?
The Lychgate Tavern was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 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 Lychgate Tavern?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lychgate Tavern compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and The Lychgate Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects The Lychgate Tavern 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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