Bootle Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
Bootle Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 5 Rock Lane, Melling, L31 1EN
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Bootle Arms 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% | ← Bootle Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Bootle Arms 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 Bootle Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everydayz Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Carters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Bernies Maghull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Butlers Bakery Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Chubby's BBQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Bootle Arms
What is Bootle Arms's food hygiene rating?
Bootle Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Bootle Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bootle Arms last inspected?
Bootle Arms was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Bootle Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bootle Arms compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Bootle Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Bootle Arms 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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