Bebington Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Bebington Convenience Store 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 6 May 2022, more than 4 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: 83-85 Old Chester Road, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 7LG
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Bebington Convenience Store 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% | ← Bebington Convenience Store | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bebington Convenience Store 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 Bebington Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Cow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Babylon Mediterranean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Blooming Skull Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2018 |
| Alam balti house Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Budget Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2017 |
| Charlies Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Buckley's Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
Questions about Bebington Convenience Store
What is Bebington Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Bebington Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 6 May 2022.
Is Bebington Convenience Store 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 Bebington Convenience Store last inspected?
Bebington Convenience Store was last inspected on 6 May 2022, more than 4 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 Bebington Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bebington Convenience Store compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while Bebington Convenience Store holds a 4. 366 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Bebington Convenience Store 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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