Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2024, 21 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: 13 Linacre Lane, Bootle, L20 5AG
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS 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% | ← Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS 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 Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bootle Caring Premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| All Days Bootle Go Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Albion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2019 |
| Baron's Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Autism Iniative Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2018 |
Questions about Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS
What is Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 9 October 2024.
Is Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS last inspected?
Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 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 Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS?
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 Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS 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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