Bluebell food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wirral
Bluebell holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2025, 7 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: 126 Duke Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8BT
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Bluebell 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% | ← Bluebell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bluebell 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 Bluebell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bs Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2018 |
| @ 142 Bar & Bistro, Lauries Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| AiSushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Acorn House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Alley Cats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Bluebell
What is Bluebell's food hygiene rating?
Bluebell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 15 November 2025.
Is Bluebell 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bluebell last inspected?
Bluebell was last inspected on 15 November 2025, 7 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 Bluebell?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bluebell compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Bluebell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Bluebell 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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