The Thomas Burke food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wigan
The Thomas Burke 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 20 October 2025, 8 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: 20a Leigh Road, Leigh, WN7 1QR
How it compares in Wigan
That puts The Thomas Burke 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 Thomas Burke | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Thomas Burke 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 Thomas Burke, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Dujour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Compassion in Action Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Atherleigh Park Hospital School/college/university | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Bake and Shake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Bond Street Brewing Company Pub/bar/nightclub | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Atherton & Leigh Foodbank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about The Thomas Burke
What is The Thomas Burke's food hygiene rating?
The Thomas Burke has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 20 October 2025.
Is The Thomas Burke 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 Thomas Burke last inspected?
The Thomas Burke was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 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 Thomas Burke?
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 The Thomas Burke compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and The Thomas Burke is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects The Thomas Burke 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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