Mr Smith's Parlour food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wirral
Mr Smith's Parlour holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 April 2026, 3 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: 9 The Row Market Street, Hoylake, CH47 3BB
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Mr Smith's Parlour 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% | ← Mr Smith's Parlour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mr Smith's Parlour 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 Mr Smith's Parlour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kowloon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| C M Triggs Fishmongers Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bambini Love Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Hoylake Lights Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Mother India Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Jackson's Animal Rescue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Abba Cakes Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Mr Smith's Parlour
What is Mr Smith's Parlour's food hygiene rating?
Mr Smith's Parlour has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 9 April 2026.
Is Mr Smith's Parlour 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mr Smith's Parlour last inspected?
Mr Smith's Parlour was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 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 Mr Smith's Parlour?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Mr Smith's Parlour compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Mr Smith's Parlour is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Mr Smith's Parlour 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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