Dacre Hill Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Dacre Hill Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 July 2017, more than 8 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: 473 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry, Wirral, CH42 4NG
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Dacre Hill Post Office 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% | ← Dacre Hill Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 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 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 Dacre Hill Post Office 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 Dacre Hill Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon Mediterranean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Blind Cow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Broadway Steak and Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2018 |
| Blooming Skull Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Beau's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2019 |
| Alam balti house Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about Dacre Hill Post Office
What is Dacre Hill Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Dacre Hill Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 26 July 2017.
Is Dacre Hill Post Office 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dacre Hill Post Office last inspected?
Dacre Hill Post Office was last inspected on 26 July 2017, more than 8 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 Dacre Hill Post Office?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dacre Hill Post Office compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Dacre Hill Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Dacre Hill Post Office 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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Dacre Hill Post Office is one of 64 rated food businesses in Rock Ferry. See every hygiene rating in Rock Ferry →
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