Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wigan
Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community 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 21 October 2025, 8 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: Kenyon Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0NX
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community High School 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% | ← Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 525 | 23% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community 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 Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepper Lane Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Hickory’s Smokehouse Standish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Blunch Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Galloways Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Copper Vines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Art of Persia Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community High School
What is Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community High School's food hygiene rating?
Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community 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 Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community High School last inspected?
Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community High School was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 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 Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community High School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community High School compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community 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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Midshire Signature Services_Standish Community High School is one of 89 rated food businesses in Standish. See every hygiene rating in Standish →
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