Smarties Nursery and Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wirral
Smarties Nursery and Pre School 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 25 November 2025, 7 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: Donnington Station Approach, Meols, CH47 8XA
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Smarties Nursery and Pre School 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% | ← Smarties Nursery and Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Smarties Nursery and Pre School 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 Smarties Nursery and Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heima Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| AJ and Friends C.I.C Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Hoylake Shop N Drive Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| Atrium Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Get loose Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Hoylake Fisheries Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Smarties Nursery and Pre School
What is Smarties Nursery and Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Smarties Nursery and Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 25 November 2025.
Is Smarties Nursery and Pre School 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 Smarties Nursery and Pre School last inspected?
Smarties Nursery and Pre School was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 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 Smarties Nursery and Pre School?
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 Smarties Nursery and Pre School compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Smarties Nursery and Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Smarties Nursery and Pre School 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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