Sephtons Newsagent

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

Last inspected on 9 February 2026 by Wigan.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Sephtons Newsagent, from August 2018 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Sephtons Newsagent.

Food hygiene rating history for Sephtons Newsagent
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
28 August 2018	5 / 5	Very good
9 February 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Sephtons Newsagent 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?

53 Bryn Street,
Ashton-In-Makerfield,
Wigan,
WN4 9AX

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

Who inspects Sephtons Newsagent?

Food hygiene at Sephtons Newsagent 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 Sephtons Newsagent

What is Sephtons Newsagent’s food hygiene rating?

Sephtons Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 9 February 2026.

When was Sephtons Newsagent last inspected?

Sephtons Newsagent was last inspected by Wigan on 9 February 2026.

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.