Smallworld Pre-School Leftwich food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cheshire West and Chester
Smallworld Pre-School Leftwich holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 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: Small World Preschool Leftwich County Primary School Old Hall Road, Northwich, CW9 8DH
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Smallworld Pre-School Leftwich among the 2,139 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← Smallworld Pre-School Leftwich | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 Very 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 Smallworld Pre-School Leftwich 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 Smallworld Pre-School Leftwich, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Local Retailers - other | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2020 |
| Eastern Revive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Dexter and Hemsley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Davenham Royal British Legion (Social) Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2018 |
| Cross Over Golden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Badboy Kebabs Northwich Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Busy Bees in Northwich Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Smallworld Pre-School Leftwich
What is Smallworld Pre-School Leftwich's food hygiene rating?
Smallworld Pre-School Leftwich has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Smallworld Pre-School Leftwich 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smallworld Pre-School Leftwich last inspected?
Smallworld Pre-School Leftwich was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smallworld Pre-School Leftwich?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smallworld Pre-School Leftwich compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and Smallworld Pre-School Leftwich is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Smallworld Pre-School Leftwich 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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