General Trading Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
General Trading Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 July 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: 90 Bidston Avenue, Claughton, Wirral, CH41 0BS
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so General Trading Store sits behind roughly 1,596 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,596 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 17% | ← General Trading Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 General Trading Store 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 General Trading Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AiSushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Birkenhead 6th Form College School/college/university | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| BP Laird Street Retailers - other | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| Birkenhead park RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Birkenhead Park Rugby Club - Events Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2018 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Birkenhead Grange Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about General Trading Store
What is General Trading Store's food hygiene rating?
General Trading Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 22 July 2023.
Is General Trading Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was General Trading Store last inspected?
General Trading Store was last inspected on 22 July 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 General Trading Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does General Trading Store compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while General Trading Store holds a 4. 367 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects General Trading Store 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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