Babylon Mediterranean food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wirral
Babylon Mediterranean 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 14 January 2026, 5 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: 181 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry, CH63 8NE
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Babylon Mediterranean 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% | ← Babylon Mediterranean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Babylon Mediterranean 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 Babylon Mediterranean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Cow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Broadway Steak and Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Beau's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Budget Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2017 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2018 |
| Blooming Skull Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Alam balti house Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Buckley's Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
Questions about Babylon Mediterranean
What is Babylon Mediterranean's food hygiene rating?
Babylon Mediterranean has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Babylon Mediterranean 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 Babylon Mediterranean last inspected?
Babylon Mediterranean was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Babylon Mediterranean?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Babylon Mediterranean compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Babylon Mediterranean is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Babylon Mediterranean 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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