AJ and Friends C.I.C food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wirral
AJ and Friends C.I.C holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 2025, 16 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: 6 Carlton Lane, Hoylake, CH47 3DB
How it compares in Wirral
That puts AJ and Friends C.I.C 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% | ← AJ and Friends C.I.C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 AJ and Friends C.I.C 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 AJ and Friends C.I.C, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoylake Shop N Drive Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| Get loose Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Julian's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Hoylake Fisheries Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Hoylake Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Bambini Love Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
Questions about AJ and Friends C.I.C
What is AJ and Friends C.I.C's food hygiene rating?
AJ and Friends C.I.C has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 18 February 2025.
Is AJ and Friends C.I.C 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was AJ and Friends C.I.C last inspected?
AJ and Friends C.I.C was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 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 AJ and Friends C.I.C?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does AJ and Friends C.I.C compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and AJ and Friends C.I.C is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects AJ and Friends C.I.C 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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