Thingwall Buddies food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wirral
Thingwall Buddies 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
This is a fresh result: Thingwall Buddies was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Thingwall Pre School Pensby Road, Thingwall, CH61 7UG
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Thingwall Buddies 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% | ← Thingwall Buddies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thingwall Buddies 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 Thingwall Buddies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barista Express Other catering premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2021 |
| Caregivers luncheon club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Fine Fruits Of Pensby Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2017 |
| Gerrards Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Arrowe Park Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Arrowe Park Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Dine India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| Barnstondale Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about Thingwall Buddies
What is Thingwall Buddies's food hygiene rating?
Thingwall Buddies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Thingwall Buddies 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 Thingwall Buddies last inspected?
Thingwall Buddies was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thingwall Buddies?
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 Thingwall Buddies compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Thingwall Buddies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Thingwall Buddies 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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