Higher Ince Express

Wigan

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 1 July 2024 by Wigan.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Higher Ince Express, from February 2021 to July 2024. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 1 in 2021 to 3 in 2024.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Higher Ince Express.

Food hygiene rating history for Higher Ince Express
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
10 February 2021	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary
1 July 2024	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Higher Ince Express in Wigan has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

98-100 Ince Green Lane,
Ince,
Wigan,
WN2 2DG

Higher Ince Express Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Higher Ince Express. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Higher Ince Express?

Food hygiene at Higher Ince Express is inspected by Wigan, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.wigan.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about Higher Ince Express

What is Higher Ince Express’s food hygiene rating?

Higher Ince Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 1 July 2024.

When was Higher Ince Express last inspected?

Higher Ince Express was last inspected by Wigan on 1 July 2024.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.