Quest - St John's C of E School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wigan
Quest - St John's C of E 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
This rating dates from 1 July 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SD
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Quest - St John's C of E School sits behind roughly 1,253 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,253 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ← Quest - St John's C of E School | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Quest - St John's C of E 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 Quest - St John's C of E School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Buddies School/college/university | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Caterlink TVP Outwood Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Galloways Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Quest - St John's C of E School
What is Quest - St John's C of E School's food hygiene rating?
Quest - St John's C of E School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wigan Council on 1 July 2024.
Is Quest - St John's C of E 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 Quest - St John's C of E School last inspected?
Quest - St John's C of E School was last inspected on 1 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Quest - St John's C of E School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Quest - St John's C of E School compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Quest - St John's C of E School holds a 4. 526 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Quest - St John's C of E 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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Quest - St John's C of E School is one of 27 rated food businesses in Hindley Green. See every hygiene rating in Hindley Green →
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