Vindaloo food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wirral
Vindaloo holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: 387 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, CH42 8PF
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Vindaloo 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% | ← Vindaloo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Vindaloo 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 Vindaloo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicknhut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Benricks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Bar 361 Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Acrefield House, Young Foundations Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Busy Bees Wirral Prenton Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Captain Tony's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Cheeky Charlie's Sweets and Treats Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
Questions about Vindaloo
What is Vindaloo's food hygiene rating?
Vindaloo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Vindaloo 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vindaloo last inspected?
Vindaloo was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 Vindaloo?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vindaloo compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Vindaloo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Vindaloo 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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