Rek41 Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Rek41 Local holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 50 Hamilton Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5AE
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Rek41 Local 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% | ← Rek41 Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rek41 Local 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 Rek41 Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alley Cats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| B & M Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Adams + Russell Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| ASDA Green Lane Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| @ 142 Bar & Bistro, Lauries Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
Questions about Rek41 Local
What is Rek41 Local's food hygiene rating?
Rek41 Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 7 March 2024.
Is Rek41 Local 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rek41 Local last inspected?
Rek41 Local was last inspected on 7 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Rek41 Local?
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 Rek41 Local compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Rek41 Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Rek41 Local 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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