The Rake Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wirral
The Rake Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 5 May 2022, more than 4 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: Mill Park Drive, Eastham, Wirral, CH62 9AY
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Rake Hotel 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% | ← The Rake Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Rake 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 The Rake Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastham Adult Training Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2022 |
| GillyGems Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Like Creperie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Heygarth Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Anselmians Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Eastham Village Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Jaams News & Wine Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Chimneys Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about The Rake Hotel
What is The Rake Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Rake Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 5 May 2022.
Is The Rake Hotel 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rake Hotel last inspected?
The Rake Hotel was last inspected on 5 May 2022, more than 4 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 The Rake Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rake Hotel compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while The Rake Hotel holds a 4. 367 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The Rake 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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