Slinkys cafe bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wirral
Slinkys cafe bar 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
The rating dates from 9 July 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: 84 Banks Road, West Kirby, CH48 0RE
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Slinkys cafe bar 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% | ← Slinkys cafe bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Slinkys cafe bar 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 Slinkys cafe bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlee’s of West Kirby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Dempsey’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| One Stop Shop Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2018 |
| Colin Lunt Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Pizza Magic (West Kirby) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Gerrards Confectioners Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Royal Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| A I Roberts Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Slinkys cafe bar
What is Slinkys cafe bar's food hygiene rating?
Slinkys cafe bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Slinkys cafe bar 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 Slinkys cafe bar last inspected?
Slinkys cafe bar was last inspected on 9 July 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 Slinkys cafe bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Slinkys cafe bar compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Slinkys cafe bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Slinkys cafe bar 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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