The Hooton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wirral
The Hooton Arms 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 31 December 2025, 6 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: 89 Eastham Village Road, Eastham, CH62 0AN
How it compares in Wirral
That puts The Hooton Arms 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 Hooton Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hooton Arms 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 Hooton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastham Village Delicatessen Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Anselmians Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Jaams News & Wine Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Like Creperie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| GillyGems Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Eastham Adult Training Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2022 |
| Home Guard Old Comrades Assn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2017 |
| Eastham Lodge Golf Club Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2018 |
Questions about The Hooton Arms
What is The Hooton Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Hooton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 31 December 2025.
Is The Hooton Arms 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 Hooton Arms last inspected?
The Hooton Arms was last inspected on 31 December 2025, 6 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 Hooton Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hooton Arms compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and The Hooton Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The Hooton Arms 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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