Vlora Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wigan
Vlora Fish Bar 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 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1a Ellis Street, Whelley, Wigan, WN1 3PL
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Vlora Fish Bar 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% | ← Vlora Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Vlora Fish Bar 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 Vlora Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Pizza T/a King Castell Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Carly's Cookies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Central Day Centre Caring Premises | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Douglas Valley Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Busy Bees at Wigan, Scholes Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Ball and Boot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Canon Sharples After School Club and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Vlora Fish Bar
What is Vlora Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Vlora Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Vlora Fish Bar 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 Vlora Fish Bar last inspected?
Vlora Fish Bar was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 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 Vlora Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vlora Fish Bar compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Vlora Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Vlora Fish Bar 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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