An Anfield takeaway has been given the lowest possible food hygiene rating following an inspection by Liverpool Council.
Inspectors from the local authority identified that ‘major improvement’ was necessary in the hygienic handling of food at Koko Burger on Oakfield Road. Publicly available information via the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website stated that preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage of food was in immediate need of upgrading.
A food hygiene rating of 0 was handed down to the takeaway, deeming that urgent improvement was necessary. According to Koko Burger’s website, it serves “100% natural and fresh ingredients” in all of its menu items.
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The website also states that Koko Burger is “serving happiness for those who want a great taste, high quality, and a slightly different Biryani.” The Liverpool Council inspection said “urgent improvement” is necessary in the cleanliness and conditions of Koko Burger’s facilities and building, including “having appropriate layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control” to enable good food hygiene.
A similar rating was handed down based on the management of food safety at Koko Burger, relating to how the business has “system or checks in place to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat, evidence that staff know about food safety, and the food safety officer has confidence that standards will be maintained in future.”
The local authority inspection took place in February, with the FSA providing advice on how to achieve an improved rating. Should Koko Burger wish to appeal, the business will first need to contact Liverpool Council for a breakdown of why the 0 rating was awarded.
If this is still felt to be wrong or unfair, management can appeal to the FSA in writing to challenge the decision. A right to reply will also be published on the FSA website alongside its rating should Koko Burger seek to do so.
The ECHO contacted Koko Burger for comment.
