The Original Famous Blue Star food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Liverpool
The Original Famous Blue Star holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 Stopgate Lane, Liverpool, L9 6AN
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Original Famous Blue Star sits behind roughly 2,803 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ← The Original Famous Blue Star | |
| 2 out of 5 | 123 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 38 | 1% |
A further 1,143 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Original Famous Blue Star 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
The closest food businesses to The Original Famous Blue Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Walton Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2019 |
| Autism Initiatives, Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| AJ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2019 |
| Barclays Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2019 |
| Ambito (Walton Nurture School/Cavendish View School) Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
Questions about The Original Famous Blue Star
What is The Original Famous Blue Star's food hygiene rating?
The Original Famous Blue Star has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Liverpool Council on 13 November 2024.
Is The Original Famous Blue Star safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Original Famous Blue Star last inspected?
The Original Famous Blue Star was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Original Famous Blue Star?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Original Famous Blue Star compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while The Original Famous Blue Star holds a 3. 331 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects The Original Famous Blue Star 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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