Herbert Dairy food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Wirral
Herbert Dairy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 January 2025, 17 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: 197 Saughall Massie Road, Upton, CH49 4LB
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Herbert Dairy 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% | ← Herbert Dairy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Herbert Dairy 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 Herbert Dairy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottes Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Co-Op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2021 |
| Bargain Beers Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Esso Londis Greasby Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| Busy Bees at Wirral Moreton Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| BP Hoylake Road Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Christ Church C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Eats N Treats Street Food & Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about Herbert Dairy
What is Herbert Dairy's food hygiene rating?
Herbert Dairy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 28 January 2025.
Is Herbert Dairy 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Herbert Dairy last inspected?
Herbert Dairy was last inspected on 28 January 2025, 17 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 Herbert Dairy?
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 Herbert Dairy compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Herbert Dairy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Herbert Dairy 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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