ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wigan
ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre 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 8 May 2024, 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: Formby Avenue, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HX
How it compares in Wigan
That puts ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre among the 1,257 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 | 1,257 | 54% | ← ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 524 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 372 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 231 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre 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 ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Bar and Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Atherton Pre School Day Care LTD Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Atherton Community School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| BP & Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| 3L Care Atherton Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre
What is ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre's food hygiene rating?
ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 8 May 2024.
Is ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre 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 ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre last inspected?
ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre was last inspected on 8 May 2024, 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 ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre 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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ABC Childcare@Atherton Startwell Centre is one of 163 rated food businesses in Atherton. See every hygiene rating in Atherton →
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