News and Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
News and Booze 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 30 October 2017, more than 8 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: 264-266 Conway Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 4AG
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so News and Booze 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 | 366 | 17% | ← News and Booze | |
| 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 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 News and Booze 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 News and Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| @ 142 Bar & Bistro, Lauries Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| 3 Bs Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Alley Cats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Adams + Russell Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2018 |
| B & M Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about News and Booze
What is News and Booze's food hygiene rating?
News and Booze has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 30 October 2017.
Is News and Booze 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 News and Booze last inspected?
News and Booze was last inspected on 30 October 2017, more than 8 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 News and Booze?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does News and Booze compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while News and Booze holds a 4. 366 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects News and Booze 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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