Willowtree food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wirral
Willowtree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 4 Ravendale Close, Noctorum, CH43 9YS
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Willowtree among the 1,596 places in Wirral 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 | 1,596 | 72% | ← Willowtree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 113 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 Willowtree 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 Willowtree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes by the Lakes Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Apple House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2019 |
| Beechcroft Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Caernarvon Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Busy Bees Wirral Prenton Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Cathy's Hot & Cold Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Birkenhead Lawn Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
Questions about Willowtree
What is Willowtree's food hygiene rating?
Willowtree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Willowtree 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willowtree last inspected?
Willowtree was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Willowtree?
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 Willowtree compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Willowtree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Willowtree 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Willowtree is one of 24 rated food businesses in Noctorum. See every hygiene rating in Noctorum →
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