Mr Blue (previous Top Mini Market Ellesmere Port Limited) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
Mr Blue (previous Top Mini Market Ellesmere Port Limited) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 February 2024, 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: 55 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8AB
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Mr Blue (previous Top Mini Market Ellesmere Port Limited) sits behind roughly 2,139 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ← Mr Blue (previous Top Mini Market Ellesmere Port Limited) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 Very good
- 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 Mr Blue (previous Top Mini Market Ellesmere Port Limited) 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 Mr Blue (previous Top Mini Market Ellesmere Port Limited), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essence Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Express cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Companions Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Farm Foods Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| August 8 Chinese Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Dominik Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| eat more fruit Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Mr Blue (previous Top Mini Market Ellesmere Port Limited)
What is Mr Blue (previous Top Mini Market Ellesmere Port Limited)'s food hygiene rating?
Mr Blue (previous Top Mini Market Ellesmere Port Limited) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 8 February 2024.
Is Mr Blue (previous Top Mini Market Ellesmere Port Limited) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mr Blue (previous Top Mini Market Ellesmere Port Limited) last inspected?
Mr Blue (previous Top Mini Market Ellesmere Port Limited) was last inspected on 8 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mr Blue (previous Top Mini Market Ellesmere Port Limited)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mr Blue (previous Top Mini Market Ellesmere Port Limited) compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, while Mr Blue (previous Top Mini Market Ellesmere Port Limited) holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Mr Blue (previous Top Mini Market Ellesmere Port Limited) 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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