The Hoptimist food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wirral
The Hoptimist 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 19 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: 9 Broadway, Higher Bebington, CH63 5ND
How it compares in Wirral
That puts The Hoptimist 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% | ← The Hoptimist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Hoptimist 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 The Hoptimist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Steak and Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Beau's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2017 |
| Babylon Mediterranean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Blind Cow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Acrefield House, Young Foundations Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Bebington Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Bluebells Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
Questions about The Hoptimist
What is The Hoptimist's food hygiene rating?
The Hoptimist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 19 September 2024.
Is The Hoptimist 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 The Hoptimist last inspected?
The Hoptimist was last inspected on 19 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 The Hoptimist?
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 The Hoptimist compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and The Hoptimist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The Hoptimist 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Hoptimist is one of 49 rated food businesses in Higher Bebington. See every hygiene rating in Higher Bebington →
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