Hoylake Lights food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wirral
Hoylake Lights 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 16 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 52 Market Street, Hoylake, CH47 3BB
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Hoylake Lights 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% | ← Hoylake Lights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 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 Hoylake Lights 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 Hoylake Lights, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson's Animal Rescue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Abba Cakes Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Kowloon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Barwise Caterers 1984 Other catering premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Arthurs Of Hoylake Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Honest to Goodness Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Lake Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2018 |
Questions about Hoylake Lights
What is Hoylake Lights's food hygiene rating?
Hoylake Lights has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 16 February 2026.
Is Hoylake Lights 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 Hoylake Lights last inspected?
Hoylake Lights was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 months 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 Hoylake Lights?
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 Hoylake Lights compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Hoylake Lights is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Hoylake Lights 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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