The Smash King food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wirral
The Smash King holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 74 Liscard Road, Egremont, CH44 8AA
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Smash King sits behind roughly 1,596 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,596 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 17% | ← The Smash King | |
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 112 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Smash King 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 The Smash King, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Blossom Court Caring Premises | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| 113fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Ash House Nursery School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2018 |
| Apres ski Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Aynsley Care Centre Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about The Smash King
What is The Smash King's food hygiene rating?
The Smash King has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 18 February 2026.
Is The Smash King safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Smash King last inspected?
The Smash King was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 months 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 The Smash King?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Smash King compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while The Smash King holds a 4. 366 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The Smash King 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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