Charcoal chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wirral
Charcoal chicken holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 April 2026, 2 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: 263 Wallasey Village, Wallasey Village, CH45 3LR
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Charcoal chicken 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% | ← Charcoal chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Charcoal chicken 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 Charcoal chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| Community SOUL Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2018 |
| Bloom Room & Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2023 |
| Burger bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Best Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Baked.Est 21 Chapter 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Ashville Football Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2023 |
| Contento Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Charcoal chicken
What is Charcoal chicken's food hygiene rating?
Charcoal chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Charcoal chicken 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Charcoal chicken last inspected?
Charcoal chicken was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 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 Charcoal chicken?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Charcoal chicken compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Charcoal chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Charcoal chicken 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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