Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wigan
Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 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: 68 Leigh Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0PA
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School 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% | ← Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-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 Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3L Care Atherton Caring Premises | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| BP & Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Atherton Community School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Ellie's Cake Creations Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Carmen Bar and Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Atherton Pre School Day Care LTD Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School
What is Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School last inspected?
Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 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 Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-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 Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-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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