Wirral Met College - Wirral Waters Campus

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-01-16

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Wirral Met College - Wirral Waters Campus is a school/college/university located at Wirral Waters Campus Tower Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 1AA, in the Wirral local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Wirral oversees 2,295 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Wirral is 4.5 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Wirral Waters Campus Tower Road, Birkenhead, Wirral
Postcode
CH41 1AA
Local Authority
Wirral
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1814930

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Wirral Met College - Wirral Waters Campus?

Wirral Met College - Wirral Waters Campus has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Wirral.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Wirral Met College - Wirral Waters Campus last inspected?

Wirral Met College - Wirral Waters Campus was last inspected on 2025-01-16. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Wirral Met College - Wirral Waters Campus located?

Wirral Met College - Wirral Waters Campus is located at Wirral Waters Campus Tower Road, Birkenhead, Wirral , CH41 1AA, in the Wirral local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CH41 postcode area.