The Bakehouse West food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
The Bakehouse West 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 29 October 2021, 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: 130 Banks Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 0RF
How it compares in Wirral
That puts The Bakehouse West 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% | ← The Bakehouse West | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 112 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 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 The Bakehouse West 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 The Bakehouse West, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Magic (West Kirby) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| One Stop Shop Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2018 |
| Royal Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Hectors Sandwich Bar/Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| R Hinton & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Carlee’s of West Kirby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Dempsey’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Colin Lunt Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
Questions about The Bakehouse West
What is The Bakehouse West's food hygiene rating?
The Bakehouse West has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 29 October 2021.
Is The Bakehouse West 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 The Bakehouse West last inspected?
The Bakehouse West was last inspected on 29 October 2021, 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 The Bakehouse West?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Bakehouse West compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and The Bakehouse West is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The Bakehouse West 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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