Atherton Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wigan
Atherton Mini Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 August 2025, 11 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: 204 Bolton Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9HQ
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Atherton Mini Market sits behind roughly 1,256 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ← Atherton Mini Market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Atherton Mini Market 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 Atherton Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Baxterstorey Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Atherton Pre School Day Care LTD Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Carmen Bar and Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
Questions about Atherton Mini Market
What is Atherton Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Atherton Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wigan Council on 2 August 2025.
Is Atherton Mini Market 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Atherton Mini Market last inspected?
Atherton Mini Market was last inspected on 2 August 2025, 11 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 Atherton Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Atherton Mini Market compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Atherton Mini Market holds a 4. 526 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Atherton Mini Market 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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