Whirley Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cheshire East
Whirley Pre-School 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 17 May 2024, more than 2 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: Broken Cross Methodist Church, Whirley Road, SK10 3JR
How it compares in Cheshire East
In Cheshire East, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Whirley Pre-School sits behind roughly 2,438 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,438 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ← Whirley Pre-School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 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 Whirley 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 Whirley Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Cross Academy and Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Guilty Pleasurers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Happy Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Ashfields Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about Whirley Pre-School
What is Whirley Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Whirley Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire East Council on 17 May 2024.
Is Whirley Pre-School 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 Whirley Pre-School last inspected?
Whirley Pre-School was last inspected on 17 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whirley Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Whirley Pre-School compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, while Whirley Pre-School holds a 4. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Whirley 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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