Born to Bake food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Born to Bake 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 27 April 2021, more than 5 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: 5 Carrock Road, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 3RA
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Born to Bake 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% | ← Born to Bake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 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 Very good
- 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 Born to Bake 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 Born to Bake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Baker & Baker (Staff Canteen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Ems off-licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Bromborough Paints&Building Supplies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2019 |
| Burnt Toast and Wellies Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2021 |
| Bromborough Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2018 |
| Bromborough Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2022 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2018 |
Questions about Born to Bake
What is Born to Bake's food hygiene rating?
Born to Bake has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 27 April 2021.
Is Born to Bake 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 Born to Bake last inspected?
Born to Bake was last inspected on 27 April 2021, more than 5 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 Born to Bake?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Born to Bake compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Born to Bake is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Born to Bake 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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Understanding this rating
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