The Overchurch food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wirral
The Overchurch 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 14 July 2023, more than 3 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: 129 Royden Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 4LY
How it compares in Wirral
That puts The Overchurch 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% | ← The Overchurch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Overchurch 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 Overchurch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2021 |
| Bargain Beers Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Charlottes Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Busy Bees at Wirral Moreton Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Eats N Treats Street Food & Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Eagle & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Christ Church C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about The Overchurch
What is The Overchurch's food hygiene rating?
The Overchurch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 14 July 2023.
Is The Overchurch 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 The Overchurch last inspected?
The Overchurch was last inspected on 14 July 2023, more than 3 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 Overchurch?
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 The Overchurch compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and The Overchurch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The Overchurch 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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