Local Kitchen Nicol Mere J & I (Ncb) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wigan
Local Kitchen Nicol Mere J & I (Ncb) 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 8 July 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: Roman Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8DF
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Local Kitchen Nicol Mere J & I (Ncb) 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 Nicol Mere J & I (Ncb) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 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 Nicol Mere J & I (Ncb) 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 Nicol Mere J & I (Ncb), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2023 |
| Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| First Steps at Cansfield Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Bryn Memory Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Bryn Independent Methodist Church Open Door cafe and summer camp Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| First Steps at RL Hughes School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bombon Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about Local Kitchen Nicol Mere J & I (Ncb)
What is Local Kitchen Nicol Mere J & I (Ncb)'s food hygiene rating?
Local Kitchen Nicol Mere J & I (Ncb) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Local Kitchen Nicol Mere J & I (Ncb) 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 Nicol Mere J & I (Ncb) last inspected?
Local Kitchen Nicol Mere J & I (Ncb) was last inspected on 8 July 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 Nicol Mere J & I (Ncb)?
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 Nicol Mere J & I (Ncb) 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 Nicol Mere J & I (Ncb) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Local Kitchen Nicol Mere J & I (Ncb) 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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