Cobble and Hay food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wirral
Cobble and Hay 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
This is a fresh result: Cobble and Hay was inspected on 20 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: The Stables Gladstone Hall Road, Port Sunlight, CH62 4YA
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Cobble and Hay among the 1,616 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 | 1,616 | 73% | ← Cobble and Hay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 359 | 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 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 Cobble and Hay 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 Cobble and Hay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2018 |
| AVNNT CONVENIENCE LTD former port sunlight convenience Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Bebington BP service station Retailers - other | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Adanos Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Charlotte House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Brackenwood Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2022 |
| Co-operative Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Cobble and Hay
What is Cobble and Hay's food hygiene rating?
Cobble and Hay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 20 August 2026.
Is Cobble and Hay 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 Cobble and Hay last inspected?
Cobble and Hay was last inspected on 20 August 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 Cobble and Hay?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cobble and Hay compare to other places in Wirral?
73% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Cobble and Hay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Cobble and Hay 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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Cobble and Hay is one of 17 rated food businesses in Port Sunlight. See every hygiene rating in Port Sunlight →
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