IT is good news for seven Wirral businesses that have been rated by the Food Standards Agency.

From a score of zero to five, food hygiene ratings are given to food handling businesses after an inspection has assessed how well they comply with food safety laws.

The rating reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of the inspection by the local authority.

What do different food hygiene ratings mean?

  • 5 - Hygiene standards are very good.
  • 4 – Hygiene standards are good.
  • 3 – Hygiene standards are generally satisfactory.
  • 2 – Some improvement is necessary.
  • 1 – Major improvement is necessary.
  • 0 – Urgent improvement is required.

These are the businesses and their ratings: 

Pizza Nite at 580 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry, Wirral was given a score of five after assessment on December 12.

Bella Pizza at 268 Wallasey Village, Wirral was given a score of four after assessment on November 14.

Dukes Bar and Grill at Seaview Road, Liscard, Wirral was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on November 29.

Yummys Cafe at 99 Wallasey Village, Wallasey Village, Wirral was also given a score of four on November 29.

Magic Spices at 223-225 Seabank Road, New Brighton, Wirral was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on November 24.

Withens Lane Fish Bar at 41 Withens Lane, Liscard, Wirral was also given a score of four on November 25.

Amara at 265-267 Wallasey Village, Wallasey Village, Wirral was given a score of four after assessment on November 15.