The Victoria Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wigan
The Victoria Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 April 2018, more than 8 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: Haigh Road, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1YA
How it compares in Wigan
That puts The Victoria Inn 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% | ← The Victoria Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 525 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 371 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Victoria Inn 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 Victoria Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspull Pre School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Aspull Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2018 |
| Bindi of Aspull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| All You Knead Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Aspull Rugby Union Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Colliers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2018 |
Questions about The Victoria Inn
What is The Victoria Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Victoria Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 27 April 2018.
Is The Victoria Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Victoria Inn last inspected?
The Victoria Inn was last inspected on 27 April 2018, more than 8 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 The Victoria Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Victoria Inn compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and The Victoria Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects The Victoria Inn 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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