Lake Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wirral
Lake Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 December 2018, 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: 36 Lake Place, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 2DW
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Lake Hotel 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% | ← Lake Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Lake Hotel 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 Lake Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churn & Chill Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 December 2025 |
| Dolphin Fish And Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| C M Triggs Fishmongers Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Kowloon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Hoylake Lights Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Jackson's Animal Rescue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Hoylake Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Bambini Love Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
Questions about Lake Hotel
What is Lake Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Lake Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 3 December 2018.
Is Lake Hotel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lake Hotel last inspected?
Lake Hotel was last inspected on 3 December 2018, 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 Lake Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Lake Hotel compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Lake Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Lake Hotel 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
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