The West Kirby Tap food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wirral
The West Kirby Tap holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The West Kirby Tap was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Grange Road, West Kirby, CH48 4DY
How it compares in Wirral
That puts The West Kirby Tap 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 West Kirby Tap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The West Kirby Tap 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 West Kirby Tap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2018 |
| Dee Hotel - Wetherspoons Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Figos Mediterranean Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Hannah's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| San Fedele Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Mother Deli & Store Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| A I Roberts Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Go Local, Martins Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
Questions about The West Kirby Tap
What is The West Kirby Tap's food hygiene rating?
The West Kirby Tap has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 11 June 2026.
Is The West Kirby Tap 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The West Kirby Tap last inspected?
The West Kirby Tap was last inspected on 11 June 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 The West Kirby Tap?
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 The West Kirby Tap compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and The West Kirby Tap is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The West Kirby Tap 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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