Capitol Chinese Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wirral
Capitol Chinese Restaurant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 21 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: 24 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6AE
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Capitol Chinese Restaurant 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 | 367 | 17% | ← Capitol Chinese Restaurant | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Capitol Chinese Restaurant 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 Capitol Chinese Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alley Cats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| B & M Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| @ 142 Bar & Bistro, Lauries Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 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 |
| Adams + Russell Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| ASDA Green Lane Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| 3 Bs Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Capitol Chinese Restaurant
What is Capitol Chinese Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Capitol Chinese Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Capitol Chinese Restaurant 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Capitol Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
Capitol Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on 21 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 Capitol Chinese Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Capitol Chinese Restaurant compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while Capitol Chinese Restaurant holds a 4. 367 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Capitol Chinese Restaurant 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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