West Kirby URC food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Wirral
West Kirby URC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 November 2024, 19 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: West Kirby United Reformed Church, Meols Drive, West Kirby, CH48 5DA
How it compares in Wirral
That puts West Kirby URC 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% | ← West Kirby URC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 West Kirby URC 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 URC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Ave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Fu Lam Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Cub and Calf Parent Hub Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2021 |
| Chaat indian tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Go Local, Martins Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| Seafood Shack Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| San Fedele Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Black Lodge Brewery Taproom West Kirby Pub/bar/nightclub | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
Questions about West Kirby URC
What is West Kirby URC's food hygiene rating?
West Kirby URC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 29 November 2024.
Is West Kirby URC 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Kirby URC last inspected?
West Kirby URC was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 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 URC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Kirby URC compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and West Kirby URC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects West Kirby URC 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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