Willow Catering Burgers & Fries (BX08 MDV) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Liverpool
Willow Catering Burgers & Fries (BX08 MDV) 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 14 May 2025, 14 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: Willow Catering Mobile Unit 11 Paula Works Charnock Road, Liverpool, L9 7ET
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Willow Catering Burgers & Fries (BX08 MDV) 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 Burgers & Fries (BX08 MDV) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Burgers & Fries (BX08 MDV) 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 Burgers & Fries (BX08 MDV), 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 Burgers & Fries (BX08 MDV)
What is Willow Catering Burgers & Fries (BX08 MDV)'s food hygiene rating?
Willow Catering Burgers & Fries (BX08 MDV) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Willow Catering Burgers & Fries (BX08 MDV) 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 Burgers & Fries (BX08 MDV) last inspected?
Willow Catering Burgers & Fries (BX08 MDV) was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 14 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 Willow Catering Burgers & Fries (BX08 MDV)?
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 Burgers & Fries (BX08 MDV) 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 Burgers & Fries (BX08 MDV) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Willow Catering Burgers & Fries (BX08 MDV) 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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