Montana Mediterranean Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · St Helens
Montana Mediterranean Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Montana Mediterranean Take Away, 1-3 Earle Street, Newton le Willows, WA12 9LW
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Montana Mediterranean Takeaway among the 911 places in St Helens holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 911 | 72% | ← Montana Mediterranean Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 93 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Montana Mediterranean Takeaway none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Mini Market Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Aroma Coffee and Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Domestic Abuse WA12 Surplus Foodshare Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Earlestown Premier Butchers Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cafe Meowise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Clem Warren Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Blue Tiffin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Montana Mediterranean Takeaway
What is Montana Mediterranean Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Montana Mediterranean Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 10 October 2023.
Is Montana Mediterranean Takeaway safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Montana Mediterranean Takeaway last inspected?
Montana Mediterranean Takeaway was last inspected on 10 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Helens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Montana Mediterranean Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Montana Mediterranean Takeaway compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, and Montana Mediterranean Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Montana Mediterranean Takeaway and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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