Jack in the Box Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wigan
Jack in the Box Day Nursery 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 October 2025, 8 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: 81 Ribble Road, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5EG
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Jack in the Box Day Nursery 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% | ← Jack in the Box Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Jack in the Box Day Nursery 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 Jack in the Box Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belong Wigan Caring Premises | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Abram Village Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2018 |
Questions about Jack in the Box Day Nursery
What is Jack in the Box Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Jack in the Box Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Jack in the Box Day Nursery 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 Jack in the Box Day Nursery last inspected?
Jack in the Box Day Nursery was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 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 Jack in the Box Day Nursery?
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 Jack in the Box Day Nursery compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Jack in the Box Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Jack in the Box Day Nursery 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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