The Raj food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wigan
The Raj holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 21 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, WN6 7LW
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so The Raj sits behind roughly 1,782 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 16% | ← The Raj | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Raj 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 Raj, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Brickmakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2018 |
| AM to PM Retailers - other | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Barkley Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2018 |
| Bake & Shake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Costa Coffee (in Next Store) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about The Raj
What is The Raj's food hygiene rating?
The Raj has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wigan Council on 21 November 2024.
Is The Raj safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Raj last inspected?
The Raj was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 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 Raj?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Raj compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while The Raj holds a 3. 370 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects The Raj 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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