Bargain Beers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Bargain Beers 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 8 June 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: 125 Saughall Massie Road, Upton, CH49 4LA
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Bargain Beers 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% | ← Bargain Beers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bargain Beers 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 Bargain Beers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottes Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Co-Op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2021 |
| Busy Bees at Wirral Moreton Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Esso Londis Greasby Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| Eats N Treats Street Food & Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Eagle & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Christ Church C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Bargain Beers
What is Bargain Beers's food hygiene rating?
Bargain Beers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 8 June 2024.
Is Bargain Beers 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 Bargain Beers last inspected?
Bargain Beers was last inspected on 8 June 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 Bargain Beers?
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 Bargain Beers compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Bargain Beers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Bargain Beers 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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