Nicol Mere Before and Afterschool Club food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wigan
Nicol Mere Before and Afterschool Club 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
This is a fresh result: Nicol Mere Before and Afterschool Club was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Roman Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8DF
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Nicol Mere Before and Afterschool Club 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% | ← Nicol Mere Before and Afterschool Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Nicol Mere Before and Afterschool Club 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 Nicol Mere Before and Afterschool Club, 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 Nicol Mere Before and Afterschool Club
What is Nicol Mere Before and Afterschool Club's food hygiene rating?
Nicol Mere Before and Afterschool Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 22 June 2026.
Is Nicol Mere Before and Afterschool Club 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 Nicol Mere Before and Afterschool Club last inspected?
Nicol Mere Before and Afterschool Club was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wigan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nicol Mere Before and Afterschool Club?
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 Nicol Mere Before and Afterschool Club compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Nicol Mere Before and Afterschool Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Nicol Mere Before and Afterschool Club 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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