Bootle Library food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sefton
Bootle Library holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 220 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 3EN
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Bootle Library 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 Library | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Library 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 Library, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auroras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Abbegale Lodge Caring Premises | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Afton Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Albion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about Bootle Library
What is Bootle Library's food hygiene rating?
Bootle Library has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Bootle Library 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bootle Library last inspected?
Bootle Library was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 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 Library?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Library compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Bootle Library is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Bootle Library 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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