Highfield URC Community Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wirral
Highfield URC Community Cafe 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 21 May 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.
89% of rated food businesses in Wirral score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wirral ratings →
Address: Highfield United Reformed Church 91 Rock Lane West, Rock Ferry, CH42 4NZ
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Highfield URC Community Cafe among the 1,615 places in Wirral holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,615 | 73% | ← Highfield URC Community Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Highfield URC Community Cafe 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 Highfield URC Community Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon Mediterranean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2018 |
| Alam balti house Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Andrews butchers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Beau's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
Questions about Highfield URC Community Cafe
What is Highfield URC Community Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Highfield URC Community Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Highfield URC Community Cafe 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 Highfield URC Community Cafe last inspected?
Highfield URC Community Cafe was last inspected on 21 May 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 Highfield URC Community Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Highfield URC Community Cafe compare to other places in Wirral?
73% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Highfield URC Community Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Highfield URC Community Cafe 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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Highfield URC Community Cafe is one of 65 rated food businesses in Rock Ferry. See every hygiene rating in Rock Ferry →
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