A POPULAR Indian restaurant has scored five out of five in its latest food hygiene inspection.

Blue Mango, located on Dane Court in Rainhill, received a one-star food hygiene rating following an inspection on April 13.

It came as a shock to customers and residents as Blue Mango is rated as the second-best restaurant in Rainhill on Trip Advisor, and is well known for getting involved in many community efforts and fundraisers.

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On its reinspection on August 22, the Dane Court restaurant jumped back up to a five star rating.

The business was rated 'Good' in all categories of its inspection, including its hygienic food handling, management of food safety, and the cleanliness and conditions of the facilities and building.

Since the new rating was published on the Food Standards Agency website, many customers have praised the restaurant for getting back up to its high standards.

From a score of zero to five, food hygiene ratings are given to food handling businesses after an inspection has assessed how well they comply with food safety laws.

The rating reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of the inspection by the local authority.