2,288 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 72.0% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Wirral are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Wirral currently has 2,288 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,170 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 72.0% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 30 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 O'Clock Shop | CH43 4XW | 0 | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Amara | CH45 3LR | 0 | Oct 06, 2025 |
| Bargain Booze | CH49 0XB | 0 | Apr 28, 2025 |
| desserted island | CH41 6AA | 0 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Dinos pizza | CH62 5BQ | 0 | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Jade Garden | CH62 7AL | 0 | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Masonic Hall | CH45 7LU | 0 | Oct 16, 2025 |
| BEBINGTON food and wine convenience | CH63 7LA | 1 | May 29, 2025 |
| Billy Bunters, Box On The Docks | CH41 1JW | 1 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Booze And News | CH63 7NX | 1 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Central Cafe | CH41 5FD | 1 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Chegone Takeaway | CH41 4BZ | 1 | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Hilbre Ice Cream Parlour | CH48 0QA | 1 | Mar 08, 2024 |
| Jade | CH49 2PG | 1 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Local - Skarr Ltd T/A Stirling Wines | CH43 5SF | 1 | Dec 11, 2024 |
There are currently 1,563 food businesses in Wirral with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 72.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Wirral depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.