Family Shopper food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Family Shopper holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 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: 164-166 Bedford Road, Rock Ferry, Wirral, CH42 2AS
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Family Shopper sits behind roughly 1,596 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,596 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 17% | ← Family Shopper | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Family Shopper 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 Family Shopper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2019 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Babylon Mediterranean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Andrews butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| ASDA Green Lane Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Age UK Wirral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Family Shopper
What is Family Shopper's food hygiene rating?
Family Shopper has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 20 September 2019.
Is Family Shopper safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Family Shopper last inspected?
Family Shopper was last inspected on 20 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 Family Shopper?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Family Shopper compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while Family Shopper holds a 4. 367 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Family Shopper 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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