Kelly's Discount Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Kelly's Discount Booze 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 30 June 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: 52 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 6AF
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Kelly's Discount Booze 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 | 366 | 17% | ← Kelly's Discount Booze | |
| 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 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 Kelly's Discount Booze 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 Kelly's Discount Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alley Cats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| B & M Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| @ 142 Bar & Bistro, Lauries Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Adams + Russell Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| ASDA Green Lane Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
Questions about Kelly's Discount Booze
What is Kelly's Discount Booze's food hygiene rating?
Kelly's Discount Booze has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 30 June 2017.
Is Kelly's Discount Booze 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 Kelly's Discount Booze last inspected?
Kelly's Discount Booze was last inspected on 30 June 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 Kelly's Discount Booze?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kelly's Discount Booze compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while Kelly's Discount Booze holds a 4. 366 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Kelly's Discount Booze 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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