Food hygiene ratings in Bootle
There are 275 food businesses in Bootle with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Sefton Council. A further 36 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Bootle
62% of rated businesses in Bootle hold the top score of 5, and 83% hold a 4 or better. 15 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Sefton as a whole, 84% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Bootle does worse, by 22 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 149 | 62% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 21% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 10% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 3% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 3% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Bootle
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Madam P African Shop Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| Mamma Mia Esfihas & Pizza Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 August 2025 |
| PSD Sports Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 December 2025 |
| Pablo Trap Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 April 2026 |
| Ranchers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| Sana Mini Market Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 February 2025 |
| Strand News Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 March 2025 |
| Beantells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 May 2026 |
| Go Local (Realway Saver) Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 September 2025 |
| Hawthorne Local Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 October 2024 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Bootle
How many food businesses in Bootle have a hygiene rating?
275 food businesses in Bootle have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Sefton Council. 239 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Bootle?
62% of rated businesses in Bootle hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Bootle?
15 food businesses in Bootle hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 7 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Bootle?
Environmental health officers at Sefton Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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Food businesses in Bootle
- 2latte Cafe 4 - Good
- Abbegale Lodge 5 - Very good
- ABC Global Store 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Activity for All CIC 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Addison Arms 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Aden Gulf News 4 - Good
- Admiral Casino 5 - Very good
- Afton Lodge Rest Home 5 - Very good
- Albion Hotel 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alex's Kebab House Awaiting inspection
- Alexandra's 5 - Very good
- All Budget Catering Ltd 5 - Very good
- All in One Express 4 - Good
- All Saints Catholic Primary School (Mellors Catering) 5 - Very good
- Allied Pharmacy Exempt
- Allied Pharmacy North Park Exempt
- Amys Winehouse Exempt
- Ardalan Mini-Market 4 - Good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS 5 - Very good
- Asda Stores 5 - Very good
- Ash Food & Wines 4 - Good
- Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bootle 5 - Very good
- Auroras 5 - Very good
- Autism Iniative 5 - Very good
- Autism Initiative (Reg Care Ho 5 - Very good
- AVS Newsagents 4 - Good
- B&M Retail Ltd 5 - Very good
- Baron's 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.