Colin Lunt food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Colin Lunt holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 30 Banks Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 0RD
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Colin Lunt 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% | ← Colin Lunt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Colin Lunt 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 Colin Lunt, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrards Confectioners Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| A I Roberts Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Coffee King Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Dempsey’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Black Lodge Brewery Taproom West Kirby Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Mother Deli & Store Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Hannah's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Seafood Shack Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Colin Lunt
What is Colin Lunt's food hygiene rating?
Colin Lunt has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 13 November 2023.
Is Colin Lunt 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Colin Lunt last inspected?
Colin Lunt was last inspected on 13 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Colin Lunt?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Colin Lunt compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Colin Lunt is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Colin Lunt 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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