Local Kitchen Orrell Newfold Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wigan
Local Kitchen Orrell Newfold Community Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 April 2025, 14 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: St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7BD
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Local Kitchen Orrell Newfold Community Primary School sits behind roughly 1,257 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 525 | 23% | ← Local Kitchen Orrell Newfold Community Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 371 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Local Kitchen Orrell Newfold Community 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 Local Kitchen Orrell Newfold Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaskells Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Billinge Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| England & Sons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Bispham Hall Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2019 |
| Ella UK LTD Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Delph Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Bag & Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Church Of St Thomas The Martyr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
Questions about Local Kitchen Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
What is Local Kitchen Orrell Newfold Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Local Kitchen Orrell Newfold Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wigan Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Local Kitchen Orrell Newfold Community Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Local Kitchen Orrell Newfold Community Primary School last inspected?
Local Kitchen Orrell Newfold Community Primary School was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 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 Local Kitchen Orrell Newfold Community Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Local Kitchen Orrell Newfold Community Primary School compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Local Kitchen Orrell Newfold Community Primary School holds a 4. 525 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Local Kitchen Orrell Newfold Community 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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