Wind in the Willows food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sefton
Wind in the Willows 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 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Ronald Ross Avenue, Netherton, L30 5RH
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Wind in the Willows among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← Wind in the Willows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 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 Wind in the Willows 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 Wind in the Willows, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Marian Square Retailers - other | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Bell A Bevvy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Bakers Dozen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Bootle Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| A Tyrey Produce (Within Parfetts) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2018 |
| Cafe Hope Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Wind in the Willows
What is Wind in the Willows's food hygiene rating?
Wind in the Willows has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Wind in the Willows 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 Wind in the Willows last inspected?
Wind in the Willows was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wind in the Willows?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Wind in the Willows compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Wind in the Willows is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Wind in the Willows 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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