St Oswalds Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Wirral
St Oswalds Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 December 2023, more than 2 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: Bidston Village Road, Bidston, Wirral, CH43 7QT
How it compares in Wirral
That puts St Oswalds Church 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% | ← St Oswalds Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 St Oswalds Church 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 St Oswalds Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2019 |
| Birkenhead Grange Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Beechwood Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Billys Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| BP Laird Street Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
Questions about St Oswalds Church
What is St Oswalds Church's food hygiene rating?
St Oswalds Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 6 December 2023.
Is St Oswalds Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Oswalds Church last inspected?
St Oswalds Church was last inspected on 6 December 2023, more than 2 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 St Oswalds Church?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Oswalds Church compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and St Oswalds Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects St Oswalds Church 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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