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Wigan's eateries have enjoyed a good start to the year after almost two thirds of health inspections turned up the highest marks.
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Out of the 61 food establishments inspected in January, 38 were awarded the highest possible rating of five, or “very good” – an impressive 63 per cent.

Places such as Astley and Tyldesley Miners Welfare Society (better known as the Gin Pit Club), Hindley’s La Cava Italian and Einstein’s in King Street were among the top ranks.

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On the far end of the scale, Discount Food and Wine in Platt Bridge was the sole venue to receive the lowest possible score of zero, meaning urgent improvement is necessary.

Ashton’s branch of KFC was the recipient of a ‘very good’ rating, in the month prior to the fast-food chain’s nationwide chicken shortage which saw it temporarily close its doors.

Businesses that serve food are rated on a scale of zero to five on how hygienically it is handled; how it is prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled and stored; the condition of the structure of the buildings; the cleanliness, lay-out, lighting, ventilation and other facilities, as well as how the business manages and records what it does to make sure food is safe.

The information provided on businesses is held on behalf of local authorities participating in the national Food Hygiene Rating Scheme in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, or the Food Hygiene Information Scheme in Scotland.

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The inspections continue throughout the year, with rating designed to provide reassurance to customers.

Establishments are also marked on food-handling practices and procedures and temperature control, as well as its structural compliance, such as cleanliness, layout, condition of structure, lighting, ventilation and facilities.

Businesses are also marked on confidence in management, which is graded on the performance of those in charge of the establishment and issues such as how well guidelines are understood by the workforce, as well as things such as the track record of the company and complaint history.

All ratings were correct on the Food Standards Agency website as of February 2018:

FIVE stars

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Abel & Cole St Helens Road LeighApple Dance Centre, 89 Twist Lane LeighAstley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare Society, Meanley Road, TyldesleyAtherton Village Club, 96 Leigh Road, AthertonBar Legion, 9 Upper Dicconson Street, WiganBuddies, Swan Lane, HindleyCatering Academy at Atherton Chowbent Primary School, Laburnum Street, AthertonDeli-icious, 537b Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield Edington Arms, 186 Ladies Lane HindleyEinsteins, 46 King Street, WiganHappy Hours Day Nursery, Downall Green Road, Ashton-In-MakerfieldHare & Hounds, 31 Ladies Lane, HindleyHindley Green Family Church at Bethel Community Centre, Atherton Road, HindleyKentucky Fried Chicken, 39-41 Gerard Street, Ashton-In-MakerfieldLa Cava Italian Restaurant, 174 Wigan Road HindleyMcDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Tyldesley Road, AthertonMetroFresh Bickershaw Ce J & I, 10 Bickershaw Lane, BickershawMetroFresh Castle Hill C Of E School, Hereford Road, HindleyMetroFresh Ince Ce J & I, Charles Street, InceMetroFresh Oakfield High SchoolL (2 premises), Long Lane, Hindley GreenMetroFresh Sacred Heart Rc J & I, 96 Swan Lane, Hindley GreenMetroFresh St Ambrose Barlow Rc J & I, Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley Montrose Hall, Sherwood Crescent, WiganMr English, 286-288 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-MakerfieldMy Life, Pepper Lane, StandishRani Fine Dining, 39-41 Mealhouse Lane, Atherton Robinsons Country Leisure, 71 Warrington Road, Ashton-In-MakerfieldRomix Foods, Bright Street, LeighRosebridge Court Care Home - HC-One, 191 Darby Lane, HindleyRowan Tree Primary School, Greenhall Close, AthertonSacred Heart Parish Centre, Sacred Heart Parish Club, Swan Lane, HindleySpinners Arms, 649 Atherton Road, Hindley GreenStarbrite Nursery Laburnum Rd Day Centre, Laburnum Road, LowtonSubway, Mealhouse Lane, AthertonTaylors Bar, 243-245 Wigan Road, LeighTesco, 213 Whelley, WiganThe Little Chippy, 543 Atherton Road, Hindley GreenWestleigh Lodge Care Home – HC-One, Nel Pan Lane, Leigh

FOUR stars

Mortimers and Jaks, 35-45 King Street, WiganOur Lady’s Parish Centre, Downall Green Road, Ashton-In-MakerfieldSwan Service Station, 621 Atherton Road, HindleyThe Olive Garden, 489 Preston Road, StandishWheatsheaf Hotel, 298 Chapel Street, LeighWhite Lion Hotel, 6a Leigh Road, Leigh

THREE stars

Cherry Tree Cafe, 31 Derby Street, AthertonCottage Bakery, 733-735 Atherton Road, HindleyPepperoni’s, 21 Market Street, Atherton

TWO stars

Babar Elephant, 190 Upholland Road, BillingeCheethams Stores 1 Ltd, 30 Logwood Avenue, WiganChunky Chick-Inn, 55 Wigan Lane, WiganGolborne Chinese Kitchen, 59-61 High Street, GolborneIbiza, 27 King Street, WiganMr Joe’s Pizza, 31 Wallgate, WiganReef Bar and Terrace, 29 King Street, Wigan

ONE star

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Darbys Deli Cafe & Catering, 177 Manchester Road, InceLowton Tandoori Takeaway, 257 Newton Road, LowtonLunch, 18a High Street, StandishMama Mia, 26 King Street, WiganMr Eats, 4 Lord Street, LeighTop Wok, 19 Market Street, Leigh

ZERO stars

Discount Food & Wine, 100 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge