Orian Solutions Atherton Chowbent Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wigan
Orian Solutions Atherton Chowbent Primary School 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 2 July 2025, 12 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: Laburnum Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9FP
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Orian Solutions Atherton Chowbent Primary School 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% | ← Orian Solutions Atherton Chowbent Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Orian Solutions Atherton Chowbent Primary School 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 Orian Solutions Atherton Chowbent Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Carmen Bar and Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Atherton Community School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Atherton Pre School Day Care LTD Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| 3L Care Atherton Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| BP & Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about Orian Solutions Atherton Chowbent Primary School
What is Orian Solutions Atherton Chowbent Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Orian Solutions Atherton Chowbent Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 2 July 2025.
Is Orian Solutions Atherton Chowbent Primary School 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 Orian Solutions Atherton Chowbent Primary School last inspected?
Orian Solutions Atherton Chowbent Primary School was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 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 Orian Solutions Atherton Chowbent Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Orian Solutions Atherton Chowbent Primary School compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Orian Solutions Atherton Chowbent Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Orian Solutions Atherton Chowbent Primary School 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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