Leigh Etherstone Day Centre (AR) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wigan
Leigh Etherstone Day Centre (AR) 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
The rating dates from 22 May 2025, 13 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: Neild Gardens, Leigh, WN7 4JB
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Leigh Etherstone Day Centre (AR) 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% | ← Leigh Etherstone Day Centre (AR) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Leigh Etherstone Day Centre (AR) 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 Leigh Etherstone Day Centre (AR), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Bangin Butties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| BJ's Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Atherton and Leigh Food Bank Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Brookdale Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| African Grocers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Fresco's also trading as Burglarise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Leigh Etherstone Day Centre (AR)
What is Leigh Etherstone Day Centre (AR)'s food hygiene rating?
Leigh Etherstone Day Centre (AR) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 22 May 2025.
Is Leigh Etherstone Day Centre (AR) 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 Leigh Etherstone Day Centre (AR) last inspected?
Leigh Etherstone Day Centre (AR) was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 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 Leigh Etherstone Day Centre (AR)?
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 Leigh Etherstone Day Centre (AR) compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Leigh Etherstone Day Centre (AR) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Leigh Etherstone Day Centre (AR) 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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