West Kirby Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Wirral
West Kirby Methodist Church 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 29 August 2025, 10 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: 29A Westbourne Road, West Kirby, CH48 4DQ
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so West Kirby Methodist Church 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% | ← West Kirby Methodist Church | |
| 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 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 West Kirby Methodist Church 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 West Kirby Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2018 |
| Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Figos Mediterranean Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Hannah's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| A I Roberts Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Mother Deli & Store Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Dempsey’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Gerrards Confectioners Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about West Kirby Methodist Church
What is West Kirby Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
West Kirby Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 29 August 2025.
Is West Kirby Methodist Church 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 West Kirby Methodist Church last inspected?
West Kirby Methodist Church was last inspected on 29 August 2025, 10 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 West Kirby Methodist Church?
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 West Kirby Methodist Church compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while West Kirby Methodist Church holds a 4. 366 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects West Kirby Methodist Church 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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