Primrose Villa Residential Home

1
Major Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-12-11

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
10
Structural Compliance
10
Confidence in Management
20

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

Primrose Villa Residential Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 258 Preston Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0NY, in the Wigan local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 20 — improvement needed). 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
258 Preston Road, Standish, Wigan
Postcode
WN6 0NY
Local Authority
Wigan
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
563860

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Primrose Villa Residential Home?

Primrose Villa Residential Home has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5, as assessed by Wigan.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 1 means major improvement is necessary. Significant problems were found during the inspection across one or more categories. The local authority will follow up to ensure improvements are made.

When was Primrose Villa Residential Home last inspected?

Primrose Villa Residential Home was last inspected on 2025-12-11. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Primrose Villa Residential Home improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Primrose Villa Residential Home located?

Primrose Villa Residential Home is located at 258 Preston Road, Standish, Wigan , WN6 0NY, in the Wigan local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WN6 postcode area.