Higher Tranmere Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Higher Tranmere Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 February 2026, 4 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: 8 - 10 Bebington Road, Tranmere, CH42 6PU
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Higher Tranmere Express sits behind roughly 1,596 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,596 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 17% | ← Higher Tranmere Express | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Higher Tranmere Express 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 Higher Tranmere Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews butchers Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| Age UK Wirral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2019 |
| Acrefield House, Young Foundations Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Babylon Mediterranean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bar 361 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
Questions about Higher Tranmere Express
What is Higher Tranmere Express's food hygiene rating?
Higher Tranmere Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Higher Tranmere Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Higher Tranmere Express last inspected?
Higher Tranmere Express was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 Higher Tranmere Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Higher Tranmere Express compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while Higher Tranmere Express holds a 4. 367 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Higher Tranmere Express 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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