Armed Forces HQ CIC

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-21
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.

Armed Forces HQ CIC is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at School Lane, Wigan, WN1 3SE, in the Wigan local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 21 October 2025, 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
School Lane, Wigan
Postcode
WN1 3SE
Local Authority
Wigan
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1134277

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Armed Forces HQ CIC?

Armed Forces HQ CIC 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 Armed Forces HQ CIC last inspected?

Armed Forces HQ CIC was last inspected on 2025-10-21. 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 Armed Forces HQ CIC located?

Armed Forces HQ CIC is located at School Lane, Wigan , WN1 3SE, in the Wigan local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WN1 postcode area.