Local Kitchen Mabs Cross Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wigan
Local Kitchen Mabs Cross Primary School 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 15 January 2026, 5 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: Standishgate, Swinley, Wigan Wigan, WN1 1XL
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Local Kitchen Mabs Cross Primary School 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 Mabs Cross Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mabs Cross Primary School 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 Mabs Cross Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Allday's Premier Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| AFC Hindley Juniors Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2005 |
| Chapter One Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Fletchers Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| ACT Superheroes - Hindley J & I School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Brooklands Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Egerton Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Local Kitchen Mabs Cross Primary School
What is Local Kitchen Mabs Cross Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Local Kitchen Mabs Cross Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Local Kitchen Mabs Cross Primary School 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 Mabs Cross Primary School last inspected?
Local Kitchen Mabs Cross Primary School was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 Mabs Cross Primary School?
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 Mabs Cross Primary School 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 Mabs Cross Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Local Kitchen Mabs Cross Primary School 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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