Higher Folds Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wigan
Higher Folds Nursery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 26 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: Stirling Close, Leigh, WN7 2UB
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Higher Folds Nursery 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 | 527 | 23% | ← Higher Folds Nursery | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Higher Folds Nursery 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 Higher Folds Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley and Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Golden Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| All Hail the Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Cucina Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Discount Dragon Limited Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| East Leigh Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2019 |
| Brewery Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Higher Folds Nursery
What is Higher Folds Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Higher Folds Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wigan Council on 26 January 2026.
Is Higher Folds Nursery 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Higher Folds Nursery last inspected?
Higher Folds Nursery was last inspected on 26 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 Higher Folds Nursery?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Higher Folds Nursery compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Higher Folds Nursery holds a 4. 527 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Higher Folds Nursery 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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