Booker Cash And Carry food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Wirral
Booker Cash And Carry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 May 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: Union Street, Tranmere, Wirral, CH42 3TL
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Booker Cash And Carry 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% | ← Booker Cash And Carry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Booker Cash And Carry 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 Booker Cash And Carry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Retailers - other | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2019 |
| ASDA Green Lane Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Andrews butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Age UK Wirral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Adams + Russell Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| B & M Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Alley Cats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Booker Cash And Carry
What is Booker Cash And Carry's food hygiene rating?
Booker Cash And Carry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 15 May 2019.
Is Booker Cash And Carry 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Booker Cash And Carry last inspected?
Booker Cash And Carry was last inspected on 15 May 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 Booker Cash And Carry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Booker Cash And Carry compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Booker Cash And Carry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Booker Cash And Carry 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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