Local Kitchen Lowton St Marys Ce J & I food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wigan
Local Kitchen Lowton St Marys Ce J & I holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 June 2025, 12 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: Newton Road, Lowton, WA3 2AW
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Local Kitchen Lowton St Marys Ce J & I among the 1,256 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 | 1,256 | 54% | ← Local Kitchen Lowton St Marys Ce J & I | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 23% | ||
| 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 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 Local Kitchen Lowton St Marys Ce J & I 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 Local Kitchen Lowton St Marys Ce J & I, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compassion in Action Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor – Elmridge Court School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| First Steps Private Day Nursery and Greenmeadow Primary School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Cool Stars Lowton St Marys C of E School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| High Spirits @ Go Local Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Ashwood Court Making Space Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Abel & Cole Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Gilded Hollins Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about Local Kitchen Lowton St Marys Ce J & I
What is Local Kitchen Lowton St Marys Ce J & I's food hygiene rating?
Local Kitchen Lowton St Marys Ce J & I has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 20 June 2025.
Is Local Kitchen Lowton St Marys Ce J & I 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Local Kitchen Lowton St Marys Ce J & I last inspected?
Local Kitchen Lowton St Marys Ce J & I was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 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 Local Kitchen Lowton St Marys Ce J & I?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Local Kitchen Lowton St Marys Ce J & I compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Local Kitchen Lowton St Marys Ce J & I is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Local Kitchen Lowton St Marys Ce J & I 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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