Equilibrium CIC Northwest Community food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Wirral
Equilibrium CIC Northwest Community holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 22 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Livingstone Street Play And Community Centre 130 St Anne Street, Birkenhead, CH41 3HX
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Equilibrium CIC Northwest Community 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% | ← Equilibrium CIC Northwest Community | |
| 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 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 Equilibrium CIC Northwest Community 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 Equilibrium CIC Northwest Community, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bs Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| @ 142 Bar & Bistro, Lauries Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2018 |
| Alley Cats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Adams + Russell Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| B & M Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about Equilibrium CIC Northwest Community
What is Equilibrium CIC Northwest Community's food hygiene rating?
Equilibrium CIC Northwest Community has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Equilibrium CIC Northwest Community 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Equilibrium CIC Northwest Community last inspected?
Equilibrium CIC Northwest Community was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 months 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 Equilibrium CIC Northwest Community?
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 Equilibrium CIC Northwest Community compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while Equilibrium CIC Northwest Community holds a 4. 366 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Equilibrium CIC Northwest Community 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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