The Imperial food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wirral
The Imperial 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 21 April 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: 56 Mill Street, Tranmere, Wirral, CH42 0LW
How it compares in Wirral
That puts The Imperial 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 Imperial | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 The Imperial 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 Imperial, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Wirral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Adams + Russell Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Andrews butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| ASDA Green Lane Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| B & M Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| @ 142 Bar & Bistro, Lauries Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
Questions about The Imperial
What is The Imperial's food hygiene rating?
The Imperial has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 21 April 2022.
Is The Imperial 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 Imperial last inspected?
The Imperial was last inspected on 21 April 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 Imperial?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Imperial compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and The Imperial is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The Imperial 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Imperial is one of 94 rated food businesses in Tranmere. See every hygiene rating in Tranmere →
Wirral inspects and rates 2,321 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wirral →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.wirral.gov.uk
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