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Surprise visits were made at 60 of the borough’s food-serving establishments in July, with just under half of those reviewed (28) earning the highest possible mark of five.

The second highest mark of four was served up to 10 businesses, while seven were given a ‘good’ score of three.

There were eight premises ranked as two, while a further seven earned a one-star rating.

No businesses were scored zero for the month.

St John Rigby College’s catering service received a dreaded one rating in May, but earned a five following a re-inspection.

The popular Italian restaurant Rigaletto’s, based at the DW Stadium, was another establishment to bounce back from a disappointing result, earning a five just a month after being given a three.

Primrose Farm pub and restaurant, which opened in June with much fanfare, also earned the highest possible score at the first attempt.

Businesses that serve food are rated 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.

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

A five-star rating is top of the scale, and means the hygiene standards are very good and fully comply with the law.

A four rating means standards are “good, “three” indicates a “generally satisfactory” performance, while “some improvement is necessary” for venues sporting a rating of two.

Anywhere with a rating of one star requires major improvement, and zero ratings demand “urgent improvement”.Establishments are also judged on food-handling practices and procedures and temperature control, as well as its structural compliance, such as cleanliness, lay-out, condition of structure, lighting, ventilation and facilities.

Credit is also given for 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 August 2019.

FIVE STARS:

Aramark at St John Rigby College, Gathurst Road, OrrellBengal Curry Pot, 1-3 Gerard Street, AshtonBispham Hall Recreation Club, Smethurst Road, BillingeChartwells, Warrington Road, AshtonCrafty Cupcake, Private addressDolce St Johns CE Junior and Infant School, Atherton Road, Hindley GreenGalloways, Carr Lane, WiganGalloways, Market Street, WiganGolborne Fry, 126 Lowton Road, GolborneGreenhalgh’s, Elliott Street, TyldesleyGreenhalghs, 58a Market Street, WiganGreenhalghs, 10 Standishgate, WiganGreenlands Out Of School Care Ltd, Garrett Lane, TyldesleyHappy Hours Day Nursery, Downall Green Road, AshtonLeigh & Lowton Sailing Club, Green Lane, Lowton McColls, 308-338 Wigan Road, AshtonMorrisons Local Service Station/Morrisons Local, East Lancashire Road, Lowton Pipsqueaks Play Cafe Ltd, Orrell Road, OrrellPrimrose Farm, Queen Pit Road, WiganRigalettos, Loire Drive, Robin ParkRolando’s, Private addressSnack in the Box, Private addressSpice Lounge Seasonings, 8-9 Clayton Street, WiganSt Johns Mosley Common Nursery & Out of Hours School Club, Commonside Road, WorsleySugar Mama, Private addressThe Fish at Goose Green, 12 Clapgate Lane, WiganThe Galley at LLSC, Green Lane, LowtonTotal Fitness Club Cafe, Warrington Road, Wigan

FOUR STARS:

Casa Carlos, 98 Standishgate, WiganCosta, 43a The Grand Arcade, WiganGreen Cardamom, 4 Wigan Road, AshtonInce Balti, 148 Manchester Road, InceSinners Club, 17a Wallgate, WiganSt Aidan’s Catholic Primary School, Holmes House Avenue, WiganThe Boulevard, 19 Wallgate, WiganWellbeing Wigan CIC, 156 Gidlow Lane, WiganWigan Auction House Cafe, Miry Lane, WiganYates Fish & Chip Shop, 494 Warrington Road, Wigan

THREE STARS:

Al Capone, 56 Market Street, HindleyBest One, 123 Scholes, WiganGolborne Chinese Kitchen, 59-61 High Street, GolborneMunchies, 78a Bolton Road, AthertonNew Golden Dragon, 109 Beech Hill Avenue, WiganThe Hot Spot Cafe, Swan Meadow Road, WiganThe Red Dragon, 191 Scot Lane, Wigan

TWO STARS:

Cook & Foragers, School Lane, HaighMcColls, 191 Warrington Road, InceMunchies, 16 Bulteel Street, WiganNews and Booze, 451 Bickershaw Lane, BickershawSunbeams Day Nursery, 23 Bolton Old Road, Atherton Taz Mahal, 192 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge The Sandwich Corner, 35 Warrington Road, Ashton

ONE STAR:

Greyhound Hotel, Sporting Lodge Inns, Warrington Road, LeighHigher Ince Express, 98-100 Ince Green Lane, InceLowton Tandoori Takeaway, 257 Newton Road, LowtonOzzy’s Pizza, 682 Liverpool Road, Platt BridgeSpice Lounge, 91-93 Chapel Street, LeighThe Sandwich Bar, Wigan Lane, WiganYou You’s Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway, 11 Oaklands Road, Lowton