DNA 3 retail food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wirral
DNA 3 retail holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: DNA 3 retail was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
89% of rated food businesses in Wirral score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wirral ratings →
Address: 82 Birkenhead Road, Seacombe, CH44 7BZ
How this rating has changed
DNA 3 retail was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 4 4 | 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 Wirral
In Wirral, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so DNA 3 retail sits behind roughly 1,616 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,616 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 359 | 16% | ← DNA 3 retail | |
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Generally satisfactory
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 DNA 3 retail 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 DNA 3 retail, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| As U Like It Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| 113fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| A Kebab N Crust Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Apple Blossom Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Azvex Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| 3 Bs Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Alerta Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about DNA 3 retail
What is DNA 3 retail's food hygiene rating?
DNA 3 retail has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 15 July 2026.
Is DNA 3 retail safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was DNA 3 retail last inspected?
DNA 3 retail was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month 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 DNA 3 retail?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does DNA 3 retail compare to other places in Wirral?
73% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while DNA 3 retail holds a 4. 359 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects DNA 3 retail 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
DNA 3 retail is one of 46 rated food businesses in Seacombe. See every hygiene rating in Seacombe →
Wirral inspects and rates 2,339 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wirral →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.wirral.gov.uk
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