Waverley food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Waverley 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 16 May 2017, more than 9 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: 88 Banks Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 0RE
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Waverley 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% | ← Waverley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Waverley 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 Waverley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlee’s of West Kirby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Dempsey’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| One Stop Shop Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2018 |
| Pizza Magic (West Kirby) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Colin Lunt Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Royal Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Gerrards Confectioners Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Hectors Sandwich Bar/Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
Questions about Waverley
What is Waverley's food hygiene rating?
Waverley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 16 May 2017.
Is Waverley 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 Waverley last inspected?
Waverley was last inspected on 16 May 2017, more than 9 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 Waverley?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waverley compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Waverley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Waverley 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Waverley is one of 93 rated food businesses in West Kirby. See every hygiene rating in West Kirby →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.wirral.gov.uk
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