Mill Lane General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Mill Lane General Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 October 2019, more than 6 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: 32-34 Mill Lane, Liscard, Wirral, CH44 5UG
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Mill Lane General Store 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% | ← Mill Lane General Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 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 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 Mill Lane General Store 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 Mill Lane General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford Butchers Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2018 |
| Apres ski Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Aynsley Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Belvidere Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Ash House Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Belvidere Community Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| 113fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Mill Lane General Store
What is Mill Lane General Store's food hygiene rating?
Mill Lane General Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 8 October 2019.
Is Mill Lane General Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mill Lane General Store last inspected?
Mill Lane General Store was last inspected on 8 October 2019, more than 6 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 Mill Lane General Store?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mill Lane General Store compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Mill Lane General Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Mill Lane General Store 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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