The Master Mariner food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wirral
The Master Mariner 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 26 March 2026, 3 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: 3 - 5 Union Terrace Marine Promenade, New Brighton, CH45 2JT
How it compares in Wirral
That puts The Master Mariner 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 Master Mariner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Master Mariner 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 Master Mariner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Cream of New Brighton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Bistro 115 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Cappadocia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Becky's Brekkys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Charlotte's Brightside Caring Premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Adventureland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Bubbles World Of Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Ahead Of The Game Foundation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about The Master Mariner
What is The Master Mariner's food hygiene rating?
The Master Mariner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 26 March 2026.
Is The Master Mariner 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 Master Mariner last inspected?
The Master Mariner was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 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 Master Mariner?
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 The Master Mariner compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and The Master Mariner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The Master Mariner 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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