Woodlands Residential Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wirral
Woodlands Residential Care Home holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 14 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 61 Birkenhead Road, Meols, Wirral, CH47 5AG
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Woodlands Residential Care Home 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% | ← Woodlands Residential Care Home | |
| 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 Woodlands Residential Care Home 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 Woodlands Residential Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ and Friends C.I.C Caring Premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Hoylake Shop N Drive Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| Get loose Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Julian's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Hoylake Fisheries Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Heima Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about Woodlands Residential Care Home
What is Woodlands Residential Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Woodlands Residential Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 14 April 2023.
Is Woodlands Residential Care Home 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woodlands Residential Care Home last inspected?
Woodlands Residential Care Home was last inspected on 14 April 2023, more than 3 years 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 Woodlands Residential Care Home?
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 Woodlands Residential Care Home compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while Woodlands Residential Care Home holds a 4. 366 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Woodlands Residential Care Home 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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