2,546 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.2 out of 5. 55.0% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Wigan are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Wigan currently has 2,546 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,280 have been rated under the FHRS. The area has room for improvement, with only 55.0% achieving the highest rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.2 out of 5. There are currently 66 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Belle Green | WN2 2ET | 0 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Fatboys | WN7 1SJ | 0 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Lowton Tandoori Takeaway | WA3 1LA | 0 | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Pound Bargain | M46 0DX | 0 | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Raan Nuch | WN4 0BS | 0 | May 14, 2024 |
| Red Lion Hotel | WN4 9AG | 0 | Feb 04, 2025 |
| Alborz | WN5 9EA | 1 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Anatolia BBQ | WN6 7AE | 1 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Anderton's Bar & Restaurant | WN1 1LD | 1 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Apex Health & Fitness Centre | WN2 3AF | 1 | Jun 27, 2024 |
| Appley Bridge Convenience Store | WN6 9JA | 1 | Feb 03, 2026 |
| Atherton and Leigh Food Bank | M46 0DD | 1 | Nov 20, 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd | M46 9AT | 1 | Jul 31, 2024 |
| Baz's Marmaris Pizza and Kebab House | WN2 1AF | 1 | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Beer Hangar | WN3 4DY | 1 | Jul 11, 2025 |
There are currently 1,254 food businesses in Wigan with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 55.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Wigan depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.