Brimstage Maze food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wirral
Brimstage Maze 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
This is a fresh result: Brimstage Maze was inspected on 17 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
89% of rated food businesses in Wirral score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wirral ratings →
Address: Brimstage Hall Courtyard Brimstage Road, Brimstage
How this rating has changed
Brimstage Maze has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 17 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Brimstage Maze among the 1,615 places in Wirral holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,615 | 73% | ← Brimstage Maze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Brimstage Maze 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 Brimstage Maze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clatterbridge Hospital & Firtrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Brimstage Manor Nursing Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Bluebell Tearoom/Cafe The Turret Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Elderhome (Nursing Home) Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Claire House Childrens Hospice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Brackenwood Over 60's Luncheon Club Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Christ Church Fellowship Lunch Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Barnstondale Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about Brimstage Maze
What is Brimstage Maze's food hygiene rating?
Brimstage Maze has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 17 August 2026.
Is Brimstage Maze 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 Brimstage Maze last inspected?
Brimstage Maze was last inspected on 17 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brimstage Maze?
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 Brimstage Maze compare to other places in Wirral?
73% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Brimstage Maze is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Brimstage Maze 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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