Ship Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wirral
Ship Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 80 Market Street, Hoylake, CH47 3BB
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Ship Inn 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% | ← Ship Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Ship Inn 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 Ship Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kowloon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| C M Triggs Fishmongers Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bambini Love Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Mother India Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Hoylake Lights Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Hoylake Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Jackson's Animal Rescue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
Questions about Ship Inn
What is Ship Inn's food hygiene rating?
Ship Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Ship Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ship Inn last inspected?
Ship Inn was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Ship Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ship Inn compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Ship Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Ship Inn 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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