AJ 's Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
AJ 's Convenience Store 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 24 October 2023, more than 2 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: 37 Ashbourne Avenue, Whelley, Wigan, WN2 1AF
How it compares in Wigan
That puts AJ 's Convenience Store among the 1,257 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 | 1,257 | 54% | ← AJ 's Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 524 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 372 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 231 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 AJ 's Convenience Store 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 AJ 's Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Sharples After School Club and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Canadian Pizza T/a King Castell Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Carly's Cookies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Colliers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2018 |
| Central Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Douglas Valley Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Busy Bees at Wigan, Scholes Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about AJ 's Convenience Store
What is AJ 's Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
AJ 's Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 24 October 2023.
Is AJ 's Convenience Store 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 AJ 's Convenience Store last inspected?
AJ 's Convenience Store was last inspected on 24 October 2023, more than 2 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 AJ 's Convenience Store?
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 AJ 's Convenience Store compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and AJ 's Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects AJ 's Convenience Store 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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