Atherton Cricket Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wigan
Atherton Cricket Club holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Atherton Cricket Club was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Eckersley Fold Lane, Atherton, Wigan, M29 0RQ
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Atherton Cricket Club sits behind roughly 1,782 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 16% | ← Atherton Cricket Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cricket Club 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 Cricket Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Village Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2018 |
| Casa Napoli Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Astley Community Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Astley Nature Kindergarten Caring Premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Costcutter (Food & Tipple Ltd) Retailers - other | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Dawsons Astley Retailers - other | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Bulls Head Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Astley's Sandwich and Delicatessen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about Atherton Cricket Club
What is Atherton Cricket Club's food hygiene rating?
Atherton Cricket Club has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wigan Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Atherton Cricket Club safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Atherton Cricket Club last inspected?
Atherton Cricket Club was last inspected on 14 May 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 Atherton Cricket Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Cricket Club compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Atherton Cricket Club holds a 3. 370 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Atherton Cricket Club 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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