Small Steps Early Years Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wirral
Small Steps Early Years Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 November 2022, 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: 107B Banks Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 0RB
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Small Steps Early Years Centre 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% | ← Small Steps Early Years Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Small Steps Early Years Centre 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 Small Steps Early Years Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Hinton & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Hectors Sandwich Bar/Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Royal Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Pizza Magic (West Kirby) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| One Stop Shop Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2018 |
| Carlee’s of West Kirby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Dempsey’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Colin Lunt Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
Questions about Small Steps Early Years Centre
What is Small Steps Early Years Centre's food hygiene rating?
Small Steps Early Years Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 30 November 2022.
Is Small Steps Early Years Centre 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Small Steps Early Years Centre last inspected?
Small Steps Early Years Centre was last inspected on 30 November 2022, 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 Small Steps Early Years Centre?
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 Small Steps Early Years Centre compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Small Steps Early Years Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Small Steps Early Years Centre 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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