Martha H School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wigan
Martha H School holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the school kitchen and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Martha H School was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 8% of rated food businesses in Wigan score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Wigan ratings →
Address: 328 Downall Green Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0LZ
How this rating has changed
Martha H School was re-inspected on 14 July 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wigan
A 1 is rare: only 69 of 2,359 rated places in Wigan score this low, about one in 34. By contrast 54% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,272 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 521 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 376 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 118 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 69 | 3% | ← Martha H School | |
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 223 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Martha H School the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Martha H School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Independent Methodist Church Open Door cafe and summer camp Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Ashton Athletic F C Retailers - other | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Bluebell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Bryn Memory Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2023 |
| Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Deli-icious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Martha H School
What is Martha H School's food hygiene rating?
Martha H School has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Wigan Council on 14 July 2026.
Is Martha H School safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The school kitchen is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Martha H School last inspected?
Martha H School was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month 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 Martha H School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Martha H School compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,359 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Martha H School holds a 1. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Martha H 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wigan, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Martha H School is one of 164 rated food businesses in Ashton-in-Makerfield. See every hygiene rating in Ashton-in-Makerfield →
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