Brown Bear Company food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wirral
Brown Bear Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 45 Thingwall Road, Irby, CH61 3UE
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Brown Bear Company 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% | ← Brown Bear Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Brown Bear Company 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 Brown Bear Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Irby Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Busy Bees at Wirral Irby Caring Premises | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Irby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2019 |
| Garden Manor Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Irby Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Irby Primary Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Irby Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about Brown Bear Company
What is Brown Bear Company's food hygiene rating?
Brown Bear Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 4 September 2024.
Is Brown Bear Company 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brown Bear Company last inspected?
Brown Bear Company was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 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 Brown Bear Company?
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 Brown Bear Company compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Brown Bear Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Brown Bear Company 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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