SAI General Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
SAI General Stores 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 15 December 2022, more than 3 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: 43-43A Greasby Road, Greasby, Wirral, CH49 3NF
How it compares in Wirral
That puts SAI General Stores 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% | ← SAI General Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 SAI General Stores 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 SAI General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry No 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Coach And Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Eddys Bar & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Esso Londis Greasby Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| Charlottes Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bargain Beers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Co-Op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2021 |
| Empowered Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about SAI General Stores
What is SAI General Stores's food hygiene rating?
SAI General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 15 December 2022.
Is SAI General Stores 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 SAI General Stores last inspected?
SAI General Stores was last inspected on 15 December 2022, more than 3 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 SAI General Stores?
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 SAI General Stores compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and SAI General Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects SAI General Stores 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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