What is the average food hygiene rating in WN7?

The average food hygiene rating in the WN7 postcode area of Wigan is 4.07 out of 5, across 416 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in WN7 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

204 food businesses in the WN7 postcode area of Wigan hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 49% of the 416 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

How many food businesses in WN7 have a low hygiene rating?

39 food businesses in the WN7 postcode area of Wigan are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 WN7 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the WN7 postcode area of Wigan (467 establishments on record, 416 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 WN7

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the WN7 postcode area of Wigan hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.07/5, with 49% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 467 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

WN7 (Wigan) has 204 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 416 rated premises (49%). 39 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

Rating distribution in WN7

5★ Very Good

204 (49%)

4★ Good

94 (22.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

79 (19%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

23 (5.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

15 (3.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

Plus 42 awaiting inspection and 9 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in WN7: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in WN7?: The average food hygiene rating in the WN7 postcode area of Wigan is 4.07 out of 5, across 416 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in WN7 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 204 food businesses in the WN7 postcode area of Wigan hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 49% of the 416 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
How many food businesses in WN7 have a low hygiene rating?: 39 food businesses in the WN7 postcode area of Wigan are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 WN7 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the WN7 postcode area of Wigan (467 establishments on record, 416 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.

Top-rated places in WN7

Atherleigh Park HospitalSchool/college/university · Atherleigh Way, Leigh · WN7 1YN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
DreamydessertsbycaitlinRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · WN7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Maison PetraRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · WN7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Atherton & Leigh FoodbankRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vernon Street, Leigh · WN7 1BH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
AsdaRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Windermere Road, Leigh · WN7 1QX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Josephs Care HomeCaring Premises · Widdows Street, Leigh · WN7 2AE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Josephs Care HomeCaring Premises · Widdows Street, Leigh · WN7 2AE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Woodland Adventure NurseryCaring Premises · 153 Plank Lane, Leigh · WN7 4QE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Little Rainbows' Day NurseryCaring Premises · 2a Guest Street, Leigh · WN7 2RS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Bakers DozenRetailers - other · Ellesmere Street, Leigh · WN7 4PG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
Viet Rice BoxRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · WN7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
Home BargainsRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 49 Kirkhall Lane, Leigh · WN7 1SA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026

Places needing improvement in WN7

FatboysTakeaway/sandwich shop · 156 Leigh Road, Leigh · WN7 1SJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 July 2025
Leigh SuperstoreRetailers - other · 32a Leigh Road, Leigh · WN7 1QR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 October 2025
The Coffee StopRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 23 Railway Road, Leigh · WN7 4AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 November 2024
European ShopRetailers - other · 44a Leigh Road, Leigh · WN7 1QR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2026
Treats LeighTakeaway/sandwich shop · 4 Albion Street, Leigh · WN7 4LZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 July 2025
Parmesan HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 85 Railway Road, Leigh · WN7 4AD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2026
Leigh Parish ChurchRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Marys Way, Leigh · WN7 1YN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 March 2026
Food CornerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 8 The Centre, Richmond Drive, Leigh · WN7 2XY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 May 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 467 real Food Standards Agency records for the WN7 postcode area, of which 416 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.