Ball and Boot

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-04
Top 49% in Wigan

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Ball and Boot is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 2 Orchard Street, Wigan, WN1 3SW, in the Wigan local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 4 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Wigan oversees 2,573 registered food businesses, of which 69% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Wigan is 4.2 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
2 Orchard Street, Wigan
Postcode
WN1 3SW
Local Authority
Wigan
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1041331

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Ball and Boot?

Ball and Boot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Wigan.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Ball and Boot last inspected?

Ball and Boot was last inspected on 2026-02-04. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Ball and Boot located?

Ball and Boot is located at 2 Orchard Street, Wigan , WN1 3SW, in the Wigan local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WN1 postcode area.