Whieldon's Butchers at the Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Whieldon's Butchers at the Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Farm Shop Claremont Buildings Old Clatterbridge Road, Clatterbridge, CH63 4JB
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Whieldon's Butchers at the Farm 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% | ← Whieldon's Butchers at the Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Whieldon's Butchers at the Farm 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 Whieldon's Butchers at the Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire House Childrens Hospice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Elderhome (Nursing Home) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Clatterbridge Hospital & Firtrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Brackenwood Over 60's Luncheon Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Charlotte House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Bebington BP service station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Brackenwood Infant School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2022 |
Questions about Whieldon's Butchers at the Farm
What is Whieldon's Butchers at the Farm's food hygiene rating?
Whieldon's Butchers at the Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 24 October 2025.
Is Whieldon's Butchers at the Farm 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whieldon's Butchers at the Farm last inspected?
Whieldon's Butchers at the Farm was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 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 Whieldon's Butchers at the Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Whieldon's Butchers at the Farm compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Whieldon's Butchers at the Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Whieldon's Butchers at the Farm 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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