Willow Catering (Hilda HVK 51C) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Liverpool
Willow Catering (Hilda HVK 51C) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 3 December 2025, 7 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: Will Cater Yellow Lullu Paula Works Charnock Road, Liverpool, L9 7ET
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Willow Catering (Hilda HVK 51C) sits behind roughly 2,273 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ← Willow Catering (Hilda HVK 51C) | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Willow Catering (Hilda HVK 51C) 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 (Hilda HVK 51C), 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 (Hilda HVK 51C)
What is Willow Catering (Hilda HVK 51C)'s food hygiene rating?
Willow Catering (Hilda HVK 51C) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Willow Catering (Hilda HVK 51C) 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willow Catering (Hilda HVK 51C) last inspected?
Willow Catering (Hilda HVK 51C) was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 (Hilda HVK 51C)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Willow Catering (Hilda HVK 51C) compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Willow Catering (Hilda HVK 51C) holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Willow Catering (Hilda HVK 51C) 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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