R W Mallett Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
R W Mallett Off Licence holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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
The rating dates from 2 September 2025, 10 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: Richmond Drive, Higher Folds, Leigh, WN7 2XY
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so R W Mallett Off Licence 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% | ← R W Mallett Off Licence | |
| 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 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 R W Mallett Off Licence 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 R W Mallett Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley and Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Arnie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Elliotts Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Cellar Five Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Casa Napoli Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Astley Community Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Astley Nature Kindergarten Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about R W Mallett Off Licence
What is R W Mallett Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
R W Mallett Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wigan Council on 2 September 2025.
Is R W Mallett Off Licence safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 R W Mallett Off Licence last inspected?
R W Mallett Off Licence was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 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 R W Mallett Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 R W Mallett Off Licence compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while R W Mallett Off Licence holds a 3. 370 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects R W Mallett Off Licence 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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