Tranmere Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Tranmere 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 21 November 2023, more than 2 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: 756 Borough Road, Tranmere, Wirral, CH42 9JF
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Tranmere 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% | ← Tranmere Convenience Store | |
| 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 Tranmere 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 Tranmere Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| Age UK Wirral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Acrefield House, Young Foundations Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Bar 361 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| Benricks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Adams + Russell Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about Tranmere Convenience Store
What is Tranmere Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Tranmere Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 21 November 2023.
Is Tranmere 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 Tranmere Convenience Store last inspected?
Tranmere Convenience Store was last inspected on 21 November 2023, more than 2 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 Tranmere Convenience Store?
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 Tranmere Convenience Store compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while Tranmere Convenience Store holds a 4. 366 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Tranmere 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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