The wheatsheaf food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
The wheatsheaf holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The wheatsheaf was inspected on 25 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
82% of rated food businesses in Liverpool score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Liverpool ratings →
Address: 186 East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 5NG
How this rating has changed
The wheatsheaf was re-inspected on 25 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts The wheatsheaf among the 2,256 places in Liverpool holding top marks, 66% 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 | 2,256 | 66% | ← The wheatsheaf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 351 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 91 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 39 | 1% |
A further 1,173 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 Very 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 The wheatsheaf 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 The wheatsheaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Hey News Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2018 |
| Ash Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Alder Hey Family House trust Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Alexander Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Bright Horizons Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Broadgreen Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Broadoak Unit Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Alder Hey Children's Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
Questions about The wheatsheaf
What is The wheatsheaf's food hygiene rating?
The wheatsheaf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 25 August 2026.
Is The wheatsheaf 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The wheatsheaf last inspected?
The wheatsheaf was last inspected on 25 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The wheatsheaf?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The wheatsheaf compare to other places in Liverpool?
66% of the 3,411 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and The wheatsheaf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The wheatsheaf 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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Understanding this rating
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