Miquill Catering Company - Fred Longworth High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wigan
Miquill Catering Company - Fred Longworth High 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 6 February 2025, 17 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: Printshop Lane, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8JN
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Miquill Catering Company - Fred Longworth High 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% | ← Miquill Catering Company - Fred Longworth High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Miquill Catering Company - Fred Longworth High 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 Miquill Catering Company - Fred Longworth High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Elliotts Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Cellar Five Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Catering Queens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Cambian Tyldesley School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Miquill Catering Company - Fred Longworth High School
What is Miquill Catering Company - Fred Longworth High School's food hygiene rating?
Miquill Catering Company - Fred Longworth High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Miquill Catering Company - Fred Longworth High 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 Miquill Catering Company - Fred Longworth High School last inspected?
Miquill Catering Company - Fred Longworth High School was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Miquill Catering Company - Fred Longworth High School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Miquill Catering Company - Fred Longworth High School compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Miquill Catering Company - Fred Longworth High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Miquill Catering Company - Fred Longworth High 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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