The Smorgasbord food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wirral
The Smorgasbord holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 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: 112 Teehey Lane, Higher Bebington, CH63 8QT
How it compares in Wirral
That puts The Smorgasbord 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% | ← The Smorgasbord | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 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 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 Smorgasbord 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 Smorgasbord, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2017 |
| Bebington Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Broadway Steak and Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Bluebells Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Brackenwood Over 60's Luncheon Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Brackenwood Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2022 |
| Blind Cow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about The Smorgasbord
What is The Smorgasbord's food hygiene rating?
The Smorgasbord has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 30 October 2024.
Is The Smorgasbord 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Smorgasbord last inspected?
The Smorgasbord was last inspected on 30 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 The Smorgasbord?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Smorgasbord compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and The Smorgasbord is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The Smorgasbord 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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The Smorgasbord is one of 49 rated food businesses in Higher Bebington. See every hygiene rating in Higher Bebington →
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