Fu Lam food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wirral
Fu Lam 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
The rating dates from 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 5 Grange Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 4DY
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Fu Lam 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% | ← Fu Lam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fu Lam 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 Fu Lam, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaat indian tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Grand Ave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Cub and Calf Parent Hub Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2021 |
| Go Local, Martins Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| Seafood Shack Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| San Fedele Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Black Lodge Brewery Taproom West Kirby Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Mother Deli & Store Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Fu Lam
What is Fu Lam's food hygiene rating?
Fu Lam has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 29 November 2024.
Is Fu Lam 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 Fu Lam last inspected?
Fu Lam was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 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 Fu Lam?
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 Fu Lam compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Fu Lam is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Fu Lam 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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