The Old House at Home food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wirral
The Old House at Home holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 31 July 2024, 23 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: 30 Queen Street, Tranmere, CH41 9AS
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old House at Home sits behind roughly 1,963 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,596 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ← The Old House at Home | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Old House at Home 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 Old House at Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Green Lane Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Adams + Russell Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| B & M Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Age UK Wirral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Andrews butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2019 |
| Alley Cats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about The Old House at Home
What is The Old House at Home's food hygiene rating?
The Old House at Home has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wirral Council on 31 July 2024.
Is The Old House at Home safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Old House at Home last inspected?
The Old House at Home was last inspected on 31 July 2024, 23 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 Old House at Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old House at Home compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while The Old House at Home holds a 3. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The Old House at Home 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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