Eagle & Crown food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wirral
Eagle & Crown holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 July 2023, more than 2 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: 149 Ford Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0TH
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Eagle & Crown 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% | ← Eagle & Crown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Eagle & Crown 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 Eagle & Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Apple House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2019 |
| Cakes by the Lakes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Bargain Beers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Charlottes Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Co-Op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2021 |
| Busy Bees at Wirral Moreton Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Daisy & Jake Day Nursery (Busy Bees) Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Eagle & Crown
What is Eagle & Crown's food hygiene rating?
Eagle & Crown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 17 July 2023.
Is Eagle & Crown 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eagle & Crown last inspected?
Eagle & Crown was last inspected on 17 July 2023, more than 2 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 Eagle & Crown?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Eagle & Crown compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Eagle & Crown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Eagle & Crown 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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