The Handmade Gin Company food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Wirral
The Handmade Gin Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 September 2019, more than 6 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: 25 Bassendale Road, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 3QL
How it compares in Wirral
That puts The Handmade Gin Company 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 Handmade Gin Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Handmade Gin Company 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 Handmade Gin Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker & Baker (Staff Canteen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Born to Bake Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
| Ems off-licence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Bromborough Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2018 |
| Bromborough Paints&Building Supplies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2019 |
| Burnt Toast and Wellies Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2021 |
| Bromborough Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2022 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2018 |
Questions about The Handmade Gin Company
What is The Handmade Gin Company's food hygiene rating?
The Handmade Gin Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 3 September 2019.
Is The Handmade Gin Company 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Handmade Gin Company last inspected?
The Handmade Gin Company was last inspected on 3 September 2019, more than 6 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 Handmade Gin Company?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Handmade Gin Company compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and The Handmade Gin Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The Handmade Gin Company 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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