News Plus food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
News Plus 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 26 May 2017, more than 9 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: 39 Trafalgar Road, Egremont, Wirral, CH44 0DZ
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so News Plus 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% | ← News Plus | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 News Plus 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 News Plus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash House Nursery School/college/university | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Apple Blossom Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2018 |
| 113fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Apres ski Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Aynsley Care Centre Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Andy's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about News Plus
What is News Plus's food hygiene rating?
News Plus has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 26 May 2017.
Is News Plus 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 News Plus last inspected?
News Plus was last inspected on 26 May 2017, more than 9 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 News Plus?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 News Plus compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while News Plus holds a 4. 367 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects News Plus 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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News Plus is one of 42 rated food businesses in Egremont. See every hygiene rating in Egremont →
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