Atherton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wigan
Atherton Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 6 Tyldesley Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9DD
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Atherton Arms sits behind roughly 1,256 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ← Atherton Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Atherton Arms 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 Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Bar and Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Atherton Community School School/college/university | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| 3L Care Atherton Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| BP & Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Devonshire Place Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Atherton Pre School Day Care LTD Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Atherton Arms
What is Atherton Arms's food hygiene rating?
Atherton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wigan Council on 13 June 2024.
Is Atherton Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Atherton Arms last inspected?
Atherton Arms was last inspected on 13 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Atherton Arms compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Atherton Arms holds a 4. 526 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Atherton Arms 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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