Kowloon food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wirral
Kowloon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Kowloon was inspected on 7 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
89% of rated food businesses in Wirral score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wirral ratings →
Address: 1 The Row Market Street, Hoylake, CH47 3BB
How this rating has changed
Kowloon was re-inspected on 7 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Kowloon among the 1,615 places in Wirral holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,615 | 73% | ← Kowloon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 115 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 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 Kowloon 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 Kowloon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draco Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Hoylake Lights Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Jackson's Animal Rescue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Abba Cakes Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| C M Triggs Fishmongers Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bambini Love Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Lake Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2018 |
| Barwise Caterers 1984 Other catering premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about Kowloon
What is Kowloon's food hygiene rating?
Kowloon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 7 August 2026.
Is Kowloon 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kowloon last inspected?
Kowloon was last inspected on 7 August 2026, a month 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 Kowloon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Kowloon compare to other places in Wirral?
73% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Kowloon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Kowloon 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Kowloon is one of 85 rated food businesses in Hoylake. See every hygiene rating in Hoylake →
Wirral inspects and rates 2,339 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wirral →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.wirral.gov.uk
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