Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Village Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2024, 20 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: 129 St Oswalds Avenue, Beechwood, Wirral, CH43 7ZH
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Village Stores 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% | ← Village Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 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 Village Stores 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 Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Birkenhead Grange Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Billys Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2019 |
| Cakes by the Lakes Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| BP Laird Street Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
Questions about Village Stores
What is Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Village Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Village Stores last inspected?
Village Stores was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 20 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 Village Stores?
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 Village Stores compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Village Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Village Stores 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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