Caterlink@ Dean Trust Wigan Secondary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wigan
Caterlink@ Dean Trust Wigan Secondary 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 22 April 2026, 2 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: Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DQ
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Caterlink@ Dean Trust Wigan Secondary among the 1,253 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 | 1,253 | 54% | ← Caterlink@ Dean Trust Wigan Secondary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 373 | 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 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 Caterlink@ Dean Trust Wigan Secondary 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 Caterlink@ Dean Trust Wigan Secondary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Lane Convenience Store Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Fishergate Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Divino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Corleone pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| England & Sons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Alexandra Grange And Berkely Park Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| ABC Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| A Stars Early Education Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink@ Dean Trust Wigan Secondary
What is Caterlink@ Dean Trust Wigan Secondary's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink@ Dean Trust Wigan Secondary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Caterlink@ Dean Trust Wigan Secondary 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 Caterlink@ Dean Trust Wigan Secondary last inspected?
Caterlink@ Dean Trust Wigan Secondary was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 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 Caterlink@ Dean Trust Wigan Secondary?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink@ Dean Trust Wigan Secondary compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink@ Dean Trust Wigan Secondary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Caterlink@ Dean Trust Wigan Secondary 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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