Wirral Montessori Academy food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wirral
Wirral Montessori Academy 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 25 April 2018, more than 8 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: 20 Balls Road, Oxton, Wirral, CH43 5RE
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Wirral Montessori Academy among the 1,596 places in Wirral holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,596 | 72% | ← Wirral Montessori Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 113 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 Very 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 Wirral Montessori Academy 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 Wirral Montessori Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Acorn House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| @ 142 Bar & Bistro, Lauries Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Age UK Wirral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Adams + Russell Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| Andrews butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
Questions about Wirral Montessori Academy
What is Wirral Montessori Academy's food hygiene rating?
Wirral Montessori Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 25 April 2018.
Is Wirral Montessori Academy 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 Wirral Montessori Academy last inspected?
Wirral Montessori Academy was last inspected on 25 April 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wirral Montessori Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wirral Montessori Academy compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Wirral Montessori Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Wirral Montessori Academy 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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