What is the average food hygiene rating in Wigan?

The average food hygiene rating in Wigan is 4.19 out of 5, across 2,319 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Wigan compare with the national average for food hygiene?

53.8% of rated premises in Wigan hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 25.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Wigan 325 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Wigan have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,247 food businesses in Wigan hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 53.8% of the 2,319 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Wigan have a low hygiene rating?

179 food businesses in Wigan are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 6 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Wigan food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Wigan (2,547 establishments on record, 2,319 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Wigan

In Wigan, 53.8% of 2,319 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.19/5. These figures cover 2,547 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Wigan has 1,247 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,319 rated premises (53.8%). 179 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

5★ share: 53.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -25.9 pp
National rank: 325 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Wigan

5★ Very Good

1,247 (53.8%)

4★ Good

518 (22.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

375 (16.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

108 (4.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

65 (2.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

6 (0.3%)

Plus 192 awaiting inspection and 36 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 192 awaiting inspection and 36 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Wigan: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Wigan?: The average food hygiene rating in Wigan is 4.19 out of 5, across 2,319 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Wigan compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 53.8% of rated premises in Wigan hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 25.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Wigan 325 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Wigan have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,247 food businesses in Wigan hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 53.8% of the 2,319 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Wigan have a low hygiene rating?: 179 food businesses in Wigan are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 6 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Wigan food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Wigan (2,547 establishments on record, 2,319 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Wigan

WN7467 places · 49% 5★

Top-rated places in Wigan

PortofinoTakeaway/sandwich shop · 14 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan · WN6 7NT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Casa Napoli DelicatessenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 362 Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester · M29 7DY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Holly Tree Preschool & TrackersCaring Premises · St James Road, Orrell, Wigan · WN5 7AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Rosebridge Court Care Home - HC-OneCaring Premises · 191 Darby Lane, Hindley, Wigan · WN2 3DU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Kids Planet Mere HouseCaring Premises · Roman Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan · WN4 8DF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Atherleigh Park HospitalSchool/college/university · Atherleigh Way, Leigh · WN7 1YN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Golden Dance StudiosRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 144 Market Street, Atherton, Manchester · M46 0DX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
DreamydessertsbycaitlinRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · WN7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Local Kitchen Wood Fold J & ISchool/college/university · Green Lane, Standish, Wigan · WN6 0TS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Thorley HouseCaring Premises · Hazelmere Gardens, Hindley, Wigan · WN2 3QD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Maison PetraRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · WN7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Papa John's PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 13 Darlington Street, Wigan · WN1 1DL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 31 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Wigan

Red Lion HotelPub/bar/nightclub · 25 Gerard Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan · WN4 9AG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2025
Pound BargainRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 120a Market Street, Atherton, Manchester · M46 0DX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 October 2024
Raan NuchRetailers - other · 290 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan · WN4 0BS
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 May 2024
FatboysTakeaway/sandwich shop · 156 Leigh Road, Leigh · WN7 1SJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 July 2025
Lowton Tandoori TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 257 Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington · WA3 1LA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 August 2025
Costcutter Belle GreenRetailers - other · 216 Belle Green Lane, Ince, Wigan · WN2 2ET
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 July 2025
Chinese GardensRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 47 Gerard Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan · WN4 9AG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 January 2026
Yewtree Food & Wine LtdRetailers - other · 1a Yew Tree Avenue, Atherton, Manchester · M46 0HH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,547 real Food Standards Agency records for Wigan, of which 2,319 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.