Firbobs@StJoseph's food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wirral
Firbobs@StJoseph's holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 12 February 2020, 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: St Joseph R C Primary School, Woodchurch Road, Oxton, CH43 5UT
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Firbobs@StJoseph's 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% | ← Firbobs@StJoseph's | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Firbobs@StJoseph's 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 Firbobs@StJoseph's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 361 Pub/bar/nightclub | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| Benricks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Acrefield House, Young Foundations Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Andrews butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| Age UK Wirral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Cafe 39 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Firbobs@StJoseph's
What is Firbobs@StJoseph's's food hygiene rating?
Firbobs@StJoseph's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 12 February 2020.
Is Firbobs@StJoseph's 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Firbobs@StJoseph's last inspected?
Firbobs@StJoseph's was last inspected on 12 February 2020, 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 Firbobs@StJoseph's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Firbobs@StJoseph's compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while Firbobs@StJoseph's holds a 4. 367 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Firbobs@StJoseph's 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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