Duke Street Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Duke Street Convenience 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 11 June 2019, more than 7 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: 101 Duke Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 8BN
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Duke Street Convenience 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% | ← Duke Street Convenience 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 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 Duke Street Convenience 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 Duke Street Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bs Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2018 |
| @ 142 Bar & Bistro, Lauries Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| AiSushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Acorn House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Alley Cats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Duke Street Convenience Store
What is Duke Street Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Duke Street Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 11 June 2019.
Is Duke Street Convenience 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 Duke Street Convenience Store last inspected?
Duke Street Convenience Store was last inspected on 11 June 2019, more than 7 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 Duke Street Convenience Store?
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 Duke Street Convenience Store compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while Duke Street Convenience Store holds a 4. 367 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Duke Street Convenience 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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