Bright Sparks/St Marys Early food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sefton
Bright Sparks/St Marys Early 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 14 May 2025, 13 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: St Marys College, Everest Road, Crosby, L23 5TW
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Bright Sparks/St Marys Early among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← Bright Sparks/St Marys Early | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 Very 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 Bright Sparks/St Marys Early 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 Bright Sparks/St Marys Early, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby Comrades Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2019 |
| Cake O'Clock Crosby Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Alexanders Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Chartwells Independant School/college/university | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Chartwells Independant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Anna’s Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about Bright Sparks/St Marys Early
What is Bright Sparks/St Marys Early's food hygiene rating?
Bright Sparks/St Marys Early has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Bright Sparks/St Marys Early 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 Bright Sparks/St Marys Early last inspected?
Bright Sparks/St Marys Early was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bright Sparks/St Marys Early?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bright Sparks/St Marys Early compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Bright Sparks/St Marys Early is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Bright Sparks/St Marys Early 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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