Firs Lane Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wigan
Firs Lane Chippy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 December 2025, 6 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: 66 Firs Lane, Leigh, WN7 4SB
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Firs Lane Chippy 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% | ← Firs Lane Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Firs Lane Chippy 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 Firs Lane Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firs Lane Convenience Store Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| B & M Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Costa (In Next) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Everlast Gyms - Leigh Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Cake House by Raven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Atherleigh Park Hospital School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Fresco's also trading as Burglarise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Firs Lane Chippy
What is Firs Lane Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Firs Lane Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 18 December 2025.
Is Firs Lane Chippy 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Firs Lane Chippy last inspected?
Firs Lane Chippy was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 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 Firs Lane Chippy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Firs Lane Chippy compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Firs Lane Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Firs Lane Chippy 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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