The Family Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wirral
The Family Cafe 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: Tesco Superstore, Telegraph Road, Heswall, CH60 7SL
How it compares in Wirral
That puts The Family Cafe 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 Family Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Family Cafe 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 Family Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| COOK Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Isabelle's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Linghams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Otto Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Nyx Pub/bar/nightclub | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Blind Pig @ Heswall Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
Questions about The Family Cafe
What is The Family Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Family Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 9 December 2024.
Is The Family Cafe 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 The Family Cafe last inspected?
The Family Cafe 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 The Family Cafe?
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 Family Cafe compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and The Family Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The Family Cafe 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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