The Potting Shed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wirral
The Potting Shed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2025, 16 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: 12 - 14 Market Street, Hoylake, CH47 2AE
How it compares in Wirral
That puts The Potting Shed 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% | ← The Potting Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 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 The Potting Shed 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 The Potting Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honest to Goodness Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Arthurs Of Hoylake Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Montrose Court Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Barwise Caterers 1984 Other catering premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Full House Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Abba Cakes Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Jackson's Animal Rescue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
Questions about The Potting Shed
What is The Potting Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Potting Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 4 March 2025.
Is The Potting Shed 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Potting Shed last inspected?
The Potting Shed was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 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 The Potting Shed?
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 The Potting Shed compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and The Potting Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The Potting Shed 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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