Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wigan
Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One 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
This is a fresh result: Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 190 Darby Lane, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3DU
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One among the 1,257 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 | 1,257 | 54% | ← Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 524 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 372 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 231 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 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 Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One 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 Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Chapter One Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Al Capone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Candy Street Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Dough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Allday's Premier Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| ACT Superheroes - Hindley J & I School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Egerton Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One
What is Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One's food hygiene rating?
Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One 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 Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One last inspected?
Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wigan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Carrington Court Care Home - HC-One 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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