The Scrap Yard Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wirral
The Scrap Yard Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 February 2024, 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: 68 - 70 Wallasey Road, Liscard, CH44 2AE
How it compares in Wirral
That puts The Scrap Yard Bar 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% | ← The Scrap Yard Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Scrap Yard Bar 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 The Scrap Yard Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apres ski Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Beresford Butchers Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2018 |
| Belvidere Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Aynsley Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Belvidere Community Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Ash House Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Baked.Est 21 Chapter 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about The Scrap Yard Bar
What is The Scrap Yard Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Scrap Yard Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 28 February 2024.
Is The Scrap Yard Bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Scrap Yard Bar last inspected?
The Scrap Yard Bar was last inspected on 28 February 2024, 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 The Scrap Yard Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Scrap Yard Bar compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and The Scrap Yard Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The Scrap Yard Bar 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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