The Armchair food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wirral
The Armchair holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 2 June 2023, more than 3 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: Hoylake Road, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 9PD
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Armchair 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% | ← The Armchair | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Armchair 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 Armchair, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Billys Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Eastway Primary School School/college/university | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Asda Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Dough-Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Coach And Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2021 |
| ABC Children's Centre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about The Armchair
What is The Armchair's food hygiene rating?
The Armchair has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 2 June 2023.
Is The Armchair 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Armchair last inspected?
The Armchair was last inspected on 2 June 2023, more than 3 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 The Armchair?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Armchair compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while The Armchair holds a 4. 367 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The Armchair 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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The Armchair is one of 96 rated food businesses in Moreton. See every hygiene rating in Moreton →
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