What is the average food hygiene rating in Wirral?

The average food hygiene rating in Wirral is 4.57 out of 5, across 2,201 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Wirral compare with the national average for food hygiene?

72.6% of rated premises in Wirral hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Wirral 258 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Wirral have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,598 food businesses in Wirral hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.6% of the 2,201 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Wirral have a low hygiene rating?

68 food businesses in Wirral are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 5 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Wirral food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Wirral (2,321 establishments on record, 2,201 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Wirral

In Wirral, 72.6% of 2,201 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.57/5. These figures cover 2,321 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Wirral has 1,598 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,201 rated premises (72.6%). 68 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

5★ share: 72.6%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -7.1 pp
National rank: 258 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Wirral

5★ Very Good

1,598 (72.6%)

4★ Good

365 (16.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

170 (7.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

38 (1.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

25 (1.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

5 (0.2%)

Plus 16 awaiting inspection and 104 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 16 awaiting inspection and 104 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Wirral: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Wirral?: The average food hygiene rating in Wirral is 4.57 out of 5, across 2,201 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Wirral compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 72.6% of rated premises in Wirral hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Wirral 258 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Wirral have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,598 food businesses in Wirral hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.6% of the 2,201 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Wirral have a low hygiene rating?: 68 food businesses in Wirral are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 5 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Wirral food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Wirral (2,321 establishments on record, 2,201 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Wirral

Burger King, Kiosk 4 Food CourtRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 371 - 375 Borough Road, Birkenhead, Wirral · CH42 0HA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Devonshire Park Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Temple Road, Tranmere, Wirral · CH42 9JX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
SubwayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5 Tranmere Court Church Road, Tranmere, Wirral · CH42 5AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Co-OperativeRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 122 Teehey Lane, Higher Bebington, Wirral · CH63 8QT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Heron FoodsRetailers - other · Twickenham Drive, Leasowe, Wirral · CH46 2QE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Rock Ferry Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Ionic Street, Rock Ferry, Wirral · CH42 2BL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
The New Brighton HotelPub/bar/nightclub · 93 Victoria Road, New Brighton, Wirral · CH45 2JB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
KFCOther catering premises · 37B The Croft Retail And Leisure Park Welton Road, Bromborough, Wirral · CH62 3PN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Co-operativeRetailers - other · 10 Cross Lane, Bebington, Wirral · CH63 3AL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Aunty's KitchenOther catering premises · CH43
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Partou Butterflies Day Nursery & Pre SchooCaring Premises · 20 Kingsmead Road North, Oxton, Wirral · CH43 6TB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
AldiRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 17 - 21 Hoylake Road, Moreton, Wirral · CH46 9PD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Wirral

Jade GardenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 90 The Rake, Bromborough, Wirral · CH62 7AL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 August 2025
Masonic HallOther catering premises · Manor Road, Liscard, Wirral · CH45 7LU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 October 2025
MES-CutsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 80 Grange Road West, Birkenhead, Wirral · CH41 4DB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2026
HULME HALLRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bolton Road, Port Sunlight, Wirral · CH62 5DH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 February 2026
AmaraRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 265 - 267 Wallasey Village, Wallasey Village, Wirral · CH45 3LR
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 October 2025
Hilbre Ice Cream ParlourTakeaway/sandwich shop · Dee Lane, West Kirby, Wirral · CH48 0QA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 March 2024
Wallasey Off Licence and ConvenienceRetailers - other · 22 King Street, Egremont, Wirral · CH44 8AU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 June 2025
TLP ConvenienceRetailers - other · 171 Bedford Road, Rock Ferry, Wirral · CH42 2AW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 December 2024

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,321 real Food Standards Agency records for Wirral, of which 2,201 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.