Gerrards Confectioners food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wirral
Gerrards Confectioners holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 19 The Crescent, West Kirby, CH48 4HL
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Gerrards Confectioners 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% | ← Gerrards Confectioners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gerrards Confectioners 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 Gerrards Confectioners, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee King Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| A I Roberts Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Black Lodge Brewery Taproom West Kirby Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Mother Deli & Store Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Seafood Shack Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Hannah's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| San Fedele Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Colin Lunt Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
Questions about Gerrards Confectioners
What is Gerrards Confectioners's food hygiene rating?
Gerrards Confectioners has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Gerrards Confectioners 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gerrards Confectioners last inspected?
Gerrards Confectioners was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 months 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 Gerrards Confectioners?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Gerrards Confectioners compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Gerrards Confectioners is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Gerrards Confectioners 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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