3L Care Atherton food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wigan
3L Care Atherton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2025, 11 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: 14 Bee Fold Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0BL
How it compares in Wigan
That puts 3L Care Atherton among the 1,257 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 | 1,257 | 54% | ← 3L Care Atherton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 524 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 372 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 231 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 3L Care Atherton 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 3L Care Atherton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Community School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Ellie's Cake Creations Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Carmen Bar and Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| BP & Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Devonshire Place Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Atherton Pre School Day Care LTD Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about 3L Care Atherton
What is 3L Care Atherton's food hygiene rating?
3L Care Atherton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 30 July 2025.
Is 3L Care Atherton 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 3L Care Atherton last inspected?
3L Care Atherton was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 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 3L Care Atherton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 3L Care Atherton compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and 3L Care Atherton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects 3L Care Atherton 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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