Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Ltd food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wigan
Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Ltd 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 20 September 2023, 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: 93 Spencer Road, Wigan, WN1 2QR
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Ltd 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% | ← Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Ltd 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 Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brocket Arms Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Wigan, Marylebone Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Catering Services at Wigan & Leigh College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Annie's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| AM to PM Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Brickmakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2018 |
| Co-op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Ltd
What is Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 20 September 2023.
Is Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Ltd 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 Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Ltd last inspected?
Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Ltd was last inspected on 20 September 2023, 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 Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Ltd?
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 Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Ltd compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Ltd 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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