Hoylake General Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Hoylake General Stores 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
The rating dates from 20 June 2019, more than 7 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: 24-26 Hoylake Road, Bidston, Wirral, CH41 7BX
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Hoylake General Stores 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 | 366 | 17% | ← Hoylake General Stores | |
| 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 Very 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 Hoylake General Stores 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 General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Grange Caring Premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| BP Laird Street Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| AiSushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Birkenhead 6th Form College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Birkenhead park RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Birkenhead Park Rugby Club - Events Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2018 |
Questions about Hoylake General Stores
What is Hoylake General Stores's food hygiene rating?
Hoylake General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 20 June 2019.
Is Hoylake General Stores 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 Hoylake General Stores last inspected?
Hoylake General Stores was last inspected on 20 June 2019, more than 7 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 Hoylake General Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Hoylake General Stores compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while Hoylake General Stores holds a 4. 366 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Hoylake General Stores 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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