Thorntons - Moreton Sub Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Thorntons - Moreton Sub Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Thorntons - Moreton Sub Post Office was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 6 Chadwick Street, Moreton, CH46 7TE
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Thorntons - Moreton Sub Post Office sits behind roughly 1,596 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,596 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 17% | ← Thorntons - Moreton Sub Post Office | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Thorntons - Moreton Sub Post Office 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 Thorntons - Moreton Sub Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Blu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Christ Church Parish Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2019 |
| ABC Children's Centre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Coach And Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2021 |
| Dough-Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Barnston Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Dhuma Other catering premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
Questions about Thorntons - Moreton Sub Post Office
What is Thorntons - Moreton Sub Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Thorntons - Moreton Sub Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Thorntons - Moreton Sub Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thorntons - Moreton Sub Post Office last inspected?
Thorntons - Moreton Sub Post Office was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 Thorntons - Moreton Sub Post Office?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thorntons - Moreton Sub Post Office compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while Thorntons - Moreton Sub Post Office holds a 4. 367 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Thorntons - Moreton Sub Post Office 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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