Cowsheds Catering food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wirral
Cowsheds Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 2025, 7 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: Prenton Park Stadium Prenton Road West, Prenton, CH42 9PY
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Cowsheds Catering 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% | ← Cowsheds Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 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 Very 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 Cowsheds Catering 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 Cowsheds Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrefield House, Young Foundations Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Andrews butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| Bar 361 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| Age UK Wirral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Benricks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Booker Cash And Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2019 |
Questions about Cowsheds Catering
What is Cowsheds Catering's food hygiene rating?
Cowsheds Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Cowsheds Catering 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cowsheds Catering last inspected?
Cowsheds Catering was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 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 Cowsheds Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cowsheds Catering compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Cowsheds Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Cowsheds Catering 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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