ABI Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wirral
ABI Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 June 2017, more than 9 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: 10-12 Grange Road West, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 4DA
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so ABI Express 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 | 366 | 17% | ← ABI Express | |
| 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 ABI Express 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 ABI Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| @ 142 Bar & Bistro, Lauries Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Adams + Russell Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Alley Cats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| B & M Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| 3 Bs Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Acorn House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about ABI Express
What is ABI Express's food hygiene rating?
ABI Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 12 June 2017.
Is ABI Express 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was ABI Express last inspected?
ABI Express was last inspected on 12 June 2017, more than 9 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 ABI Express?
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 ABI Express compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while ABI Express holds a 4. 366 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects ABI Express 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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