Thingwall Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Thingwall Newsagents 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 18 January 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: 517 Pensby Road, Thingwall, Wirral, CH61 7UQ
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Thingwall Newsagents 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% | ← Thingwall Newsagents | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Thingwall Newsagents 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 Thingwall Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barista Express Other catering premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2021 |
| Caregivers luncheon club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Fine Fruits Of Pensby Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2017 |
| Gerrards Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Dine India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| Arrowe Park Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Arrowe Park Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Barnstondale Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about Thingwall Newsagents
What is Thingwall Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Thingwall Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 18 January 2022.
Is Thingwall Newsagents 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 Thingwall Newsagents last inspected?
Thingwall Newsagents was last inspected on 18 January 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 Thingwall Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thingwall Newsagents compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while Thingwall Newsagents holds a 4. 367 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Thingwall Newsagents 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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