Bootleg Social food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blackpool
Bootleg Social holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 30-36 Topping Street, Blackpool, FY1 3AQ
How it compares in Blackpool
A 1 is rare: only 20 of 1,680 rated places in Blackpool score this low, about one in 84. By contrast 79% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,330 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 190 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ← Bootleg Social | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 3 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Bootleg Social the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bootleg Social, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Barbeque Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Baileys Cheese & Charcuterie Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Amaro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bargain Beer Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| 31 Queen Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bar 19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Arlingtons Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Adelaide House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about Bootleg Social
What is Bootleg Social's food hygiene rating?
Bootleg Social has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Blackpool Council on 9 September 2019.
Is Bootleg Social safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Bootleg Social last inspected?
Bootleg Social was last inspected on 9 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bootleg Social?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bootleg Social compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, while Bootleg Social holds a 1. 20 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Bootleg Social 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Blackpool, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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