Prenton Preparatory School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wirral
Prenton Preparatory School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 25 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 12 Mount Pleasant, Oxton, CH43 5SY
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Prenton Preparatory School 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% | ← Prenton Preparatory School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Prenton Preparatory School 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 Prenton Preparatory School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benricks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Bar 361 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Acorn House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Birkenhead School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Acrefield House, Young Foundations Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Birkenhead High School Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Birkenhead Lawn Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
Questions about Prenton Preparatory School
What is Prenton Preparatory School's food hygiene rating?
Prenton Preparatory School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 25 October 2024.
Is Prenton Preparatory School 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Prenton Preparatory School last inspected?
Prenton Preparatory School was last inspected on 25 October 2024, 20 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 Prenton Preparatory School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Prenton Preparatory School compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while Prenton Preparatory School holds a 4. 366 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Prenton Preparatory School 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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