McDonald's is arguably the most popular fast-food chain in the world with thousands across the UK.

In Wirral alone, there are six of the golden arches meaning you are never far from a Big Mac or a Chicken Legend.

But with each restaurant there comes a different standard to cleanliness and hygiene. 

And thanks to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) we get to look out what each of the hygiene ratings is for the different locations. 

The inspections are carried out by the local authority and findings are updated on the FSA website whenever there is a new inspection conducted by the council. 

What the ratings mean:

There are six different ratings that a venue can be awarded from 0 to 5.

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

How is Mcdonald's assessed?

Inspectors look at a few different key elements when assessing the hygiene of a restaurant including: 

How hygienically the food is handled- such as how its prepared, cooked, re-heated, cooled, and stored.

The condition of the structure of the buildings – the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation, and other facilities.

How the business manages what it does to make sure food is safe and so that the officer can be confident standards will be maintained in the future.

All the McDonalds in Wirral hygiene ratings:

Rock Retail Park Unit 8 Mollington Link, Tranmere, CH41 9DF

Rating: 5

Last inspected: January 29, 2018

24 Liscard Way, Liscard, CH44 5TP

Rating: 5

Last inspected: May 25, 2021

2 Prenton Way, Prenton, CH43 3EB

Rating: 5

Last inspected: July 3, 2020

3 Welton Road, Bromborough, CH62 3PN

Rating: 5

Last inspected: July 19, 2018

262-264 Grange Road, CH41 6EB

Rating: 5

Last inspected: February 8, 2019

Upton Bypass, Upton, CH49 6QG

Rating: 4

Last inspected: October 5, 2018