St James nursery, pre-school and wrap around care food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wigan
St James nursery, pre-school and wrap around care holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5XE
How it compares in Wigan
That puts St James nursery, pre-school and wrap around care among the 1,256 places in Wigan holding top marks, 54% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ← St James nursery, pre-school and wrap around care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 369 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 232 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At St James nursery, pre-school and wrap around care none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to St James nursery, pre-school and wrap around care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Warrington Road PFS Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Eliot Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Bold Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2018 |
| Cult Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Berkeley House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Asda Hypermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about St James nursery, pre-school and wrap around care
What is St James nursery, pre-school and wrap around care's food hygiene rating?
St James nursery, pre-school and wrap around care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 19 May 2025.
Is St James nursery, pre-school and wrap around care safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St James nursery, pre-school and wrap around care last inspected?
St James nursery, pre-school and wrap around care was last inspected on 19 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wigan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St James nursery, pre-school and wrap around care?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St James nursery, pre-school and wrap around care compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and St James nursery, pre-school and wrap around care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects St James nursery, pre-school and wrap around care and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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St James nursery, pre-school and wrap around care is one of 16 rated food businesses in Worsley Mesnes. See every hygiene rating in Worsley Mesnes →
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