West Kirby Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wirral
West Kirby Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 22 Banks Road, West Kirby, CH48 0RD
How it compares in Wirral
That puts West Kirby Kitchen 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% | ← West Kirby Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 West Kirby Kitchen 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 West Kirby Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Lunt Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Gerrards Confectioners Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Coffee King Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Black Lodge Brewery Taproom West Kirby Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| A I Roberts Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Mother Deli & Store Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Seafood Shack Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Hannah's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
Questions about West Kirby Kitchen
What is West Kirby Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
West Kirby Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 22 July 2025.
Is West Kirby Kitchen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Kirby Kitchen last inspected?
West Kirby Kitchen was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 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 West Kirby Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Kirby Kitchen compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and West Kirby Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects West Kirby Kitchen 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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