Social Supermarket at St Paul's church food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Social Supermarket at St Paul's church holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: St Pauls Parish Church Church Road, Seacombe, CH44 7AY
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Social Supermarket at St Paul's church sits behind roughly 1,963 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,596 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ← Social Supermarket at St Paul's church | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Social Supermarket at St Paul's church 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 Social Supermarket at St Paul's church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Apple Blossom Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2019 |
| Azvex Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Alerta Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Social Supermarket at St Paul's church
What is Social Supermarket at St Paul's church's food hygiene rating?
Social Supermarket at St Paul's church has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wirral Council on 20 September 2024.
Is Social Supermarket at St Paul's church safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Social Supermarket at St Paul's church last inspected?
Social Supermarket at St Paul's church was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 months 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 Social Supermarket at St Paul's church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Social Supermarket at St Paul's church compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while Social Supermarket at St Paul's church holds a 3. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Social Supermarket at St Paul's church 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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