Anderton's Bar & Restaurant

1
Major Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-02-27

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
10
Structural Compliance
15
Confidence in Management
20

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

Anderton's Bar & Restaurant is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 17a Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1LD, in the Wigan local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 February 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 20 — improvement needed). 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
17a Wallgate, Wigan
Postcode
WN1 1LD
Local Authority
Wigan
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1367378

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Anderton's Bar & Restaurant?

Anderton's Bar & Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5, as assessed by Wigan.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 1 means major improvement is necessary. Significant problems were found during the inspection across one or more categories. The local authority will follow up to ensure improvements are made.

When was Anderton's Bar & Restaurant last inspected?

Anderton's Bar & Restaurant was last inspected on 2025-02-27. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Anderton's Bar & Restaurant improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Anderton's Bar & Restaurant located?

Anderton's Bar & Restaurant is located at 17a Wallgate, Wigan , WN1 1LD, in the Wigan local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WN1 postcode area.