Rumbling Tums food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wirral
Rumbling Tums holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 251 Old Chester Road, Tranmere, CH42 3TD
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Rumbling Tums 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% | ← Rumbling Tums | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rumbling Tums 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 Rumbling Tums, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2019 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Andrews butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| Age UK Wirral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| ASDA Green Lane Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Babylon Mediterranean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Adams + Russell Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about Rumbling Tums
What is Rumbling Tums's food hygiene rating?
Rumbling Tums has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Rumbling Tums 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rumbling Tums last inspected?
Rumbling Tums was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 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 Rumbling Tums?
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 Rumbling Tums compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Rumbling Tums is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Rumbling Tums 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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