Birkenhead has 760 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.5 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
86% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 68% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, distributors/transporters establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 3 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 25% of food businesses in Birkenhead.
69 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
32 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallasey | 553 | 4.4/5 | 64% |
| Ellesmere Port | 396 | 4.6/5 | 78% |
| Bebington | 354 | 4.6/5 | 73% |
| Heswall | 153 | 4.6/5 | 79% |
| West Kirby | 102 | 4.7/5 | 77% |
| Hoylake | 78 | 4.6/5 | 79% |
There are currently 760 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Birkenhead, out of 620,638 rated establishments across the UK.
In Birkenhead, the average hygiene rating is 4.5/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 68% of rated businesses in Birkenhead hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Birkenhead are carried out by Wirral. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Birkenhead was last updated on 18 May 2026.