Willow Catering Blue Fish & Chips (BX10 AHG) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Liverpool
Willow Catering Blue Fish & Chips (BX10 AHG) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 January 2018, more than 8 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: Willow Catering Mobile Unit 10 Paula Works Charnock Road, Liverpool, L9 7ET
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Willow Catering Blue Fish & Chips (BX10 AHG) among the 2,273 places in Liverpool holding top marks, 67% 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 | 2,273 | 67% | ← Willow Catering Blue Fish & Chips (BX10 AHG) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Willow Catering Blue Fish & Chips (BX10 AHG) 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 Willow Catering Blue Fish & Chips (BX10 AHG), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autism Initiatives, Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| Asda Walton Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2019 |
| Barclays Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2019 |
| Ambito (Walton Nurture School/Cavendish View School) Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| AJ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2019 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| All In One Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2021 |
Questions about Willow Catering Blue Fish & Chips (BX10 AHG)
What is Willow Catering Blue Fish & Chips (BX10 AHG)'s food hygiene rating?
Willow Catering Blue Fish & Chips (BX10 AHG) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 25 January 2018.
Is Willow Catering Blue Fish & Chips (BX10 AHG) 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willow Catering Blue Fish & Chips (BX10 AHG) last inspected?
Willow Catering Blue Fish & Chips (BX10 AHG) was last inspected on 25 January 2018, more than 8 years 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 Willow Catering Blue Fish & Chips (BX10 AHG)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Willow Catering Blue Fish & Chips (BX10 AHG) compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Willow Catering Blue Fish & Chips (BX10 AHG) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Willow Catering Blue Fish & Chips (BX10 AHG) 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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