Leigh Rugby Union Club Limited food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wigan
Leigh Rugby Union Club Limited holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 15 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Hand Lane, Leigh, WN7 3NA
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Leigh Rugby Union Club Limited 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% | ← Leigh Rugby Union Club Limited | |
| 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 Leigh Rugby Union Club Limited 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 Leigh Rugby Union Club Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Steps Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Brookdale Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Serv, Leigh Technical Services Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Fairfield Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Bangin Butties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Greyhound Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Gilded Hollins Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| BJ's Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Leigh Rugby Union Club Limited
What is Leigh Rugby Union Club Limited's food hygiene rating?
Leigh Rugby Union Club Limited has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wigan Council on 15 June 2024.
Is Leigh Rugby Union Club Limited safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 Leigh Rugby Union Club Limited last inspected?
Leigh Rugby Union Club Limited was last inspected on 15 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Leigh Rugby Union Club Limited?
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 Leigh Rugby Union Club Limited compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Leigh Rugby Union Club Limited holds a 3. 370 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Leigh Rugby Union Club Limited 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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