Homebrew Tap food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wirral
Homebrew Tap 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 14 October 2017, more than 8 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: 58 Christchurch Road, Oxton, Wirral, CH43 5SF
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Homebrew Tap 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% | ← Homebrew Tap | |
| 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 Homebrew 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 Homebrew Tap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Benricks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Bar 361 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| Age UK Wirral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
Questions about Homebrew Tap
What is Homebrew Tap's food hygiene rating?
Homebrew Tap has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 14 October 2017.
Is Homebrew Tap 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 Homebrew Tap last inspected?
Homebrew Tap was last inspected on 14 October 2017, more than 8 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 Homebrew Tap?
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 Homebrew Tap compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while Homebrew Tap holds a 4. 367 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Homebrew 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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