Our Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Our Local 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 30 November 2024, 19 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: 131 Norman Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 0AT
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Our Local sits behind roughly 1,962 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,596 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ← Our Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Our Local 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 Our Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AiSushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Birkenhead 6th Form College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Birkenhead park RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Birkenhead Park Rugby Club - Events Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Birkenhead Grange Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2018 |
| Bluebell Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
Questions about Our Local
What is Our Local's food hygiene rating?
Our Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wirral Council on 30 November 2024.
Is Our Local 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 Our Local last inspected?
Our Local was last inspected on 30 November 2024, 19 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 Our Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Our Local compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while Our Local holds a 3. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Our Local 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
Our Local is one of 283 rated food businesses in Birkenhead. See every hygiene rating in Birkenhead →
Wirral inspects and rates 2,320 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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