West Kirby has 102 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
92% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 77% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 9 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 39% of food businesses in West Kirby.
8 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
3 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead | 760 | 4.5/5 | 68% |
| 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% |
| Hoylake | 78 | 4.6/5 | 79% |
There are currently 102 food businesses with hygiene ratings in West Kirby, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In West Kirby, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 77% of rated businesses in West Kirby hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in West Kirby 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 West Kirby was last updated on 14 May 2026.