The Little Gem food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wirral
The Little Gem 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
This is a fresh result: The Little Gem was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 126A Greasby Road, Greasby, CH49 3NQ
How it compares in Wirral
That puts The Little Gem 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 Little Gem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Little Gem 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 Little Gem, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddys Bar & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Coach And Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Esso Londis Greasby Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| Empowered Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Charlottes Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bargain Beers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Co-Op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2021 |
| Enchanted Drinks Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about The Little Gem
What is The Little Gem's food hygiene rating?
The Little Gem has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 16 June 2026.
Is The Little Gem 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 Little Gem last inspected?
The Little Gem was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Little Gem?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Little Gem compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Gem is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The Little Gem 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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