RJLs Off Licence and General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
RJLs Off Licence and General 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 3 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: 79 St Pauls Road, Seacombe, CH44 7AL
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so RJLs Off Licence and General 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% | ← RJLs Off Licence and General 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 RJLs Off Licence and General 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 RJLs Off Licence and General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Apple Blossom Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| 3 Bs Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about RJLs Off Licence and General Store
What is RJLs Off Licence and General Store's food hygiene rating?
RJLs Off Licence and General Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 3 September 2024.
Is RJLs Off Licence and General 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 RJLs Off Licence and General Store last inspected?
RJLs Off Licence and General Store was last inspected on 3 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 RJLs Off Licence and General Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 RJLs Off Licence and General Store compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while RJLs Off Licence and General Store holds a 4. 366 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects RJLs Off Licence and General 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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RJLs Off Licence and General Store is one of 43 rated food businesses in Seacombe. See every hygiene rating in Seacombe →
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