Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Costcutter holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 June 2019, more than 7 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: 169-171 Poulton Road, Poulton, Wirral, CH44 9DG
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Costcutter 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% | ← Costcutter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Apple Blossom Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2018 |
| Ash House Nursery School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Apres ski Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| 3 Bs Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Aynsley Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 13 June 2019.
Is Costcutter 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 13 June 2019, more than 7 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 Costcutter?
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 Costcutter compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Costcutter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Costcutter 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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