Brideoake Care Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-10-30
Top 49% in Wigan

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Brideoake Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Widdows Street, Leigh, WN7 2AE, in the Wigan local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 30 October 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Wigan oversees 2,573 registered food businesses, of which 69% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Wigan is 4.2 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Widdows Street, Leigh
Postcode
WN7 2AE
Local Authority
Wigan
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
189816

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Brideoake Care Home?

Brideoake Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Wigan.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Brideoake Care Home last inspected?

Brideoake Care Home was last inspected on 2024-10-30. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Brideoake Care Home located?

Brideoake Care Home is located at Widdows Street, Leigh , WN7 2AE, in the Wigan local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WN7 postcode area.