Bootle Provincial Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
Bootle Provincial Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 March 2019, more than 7 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: 2 University Road, Bootle, L20 3NF
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Bootle Provincial Club sits behind roughly 1,796 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,796 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ← Bootle Provincial Club | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Provincial Club 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 Provincial Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbegale Lodge Caring Premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Auroras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Autism Initiative (Reg Care Ho Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Afton Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| All Budget Catering Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2019 |
Questions about Bootle Provincial Club
What is Bootle Provincial Club's food hygiene rating?
Bootle Provincial Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sefton Council on 14 March 2019.
Is Bootle Provincial Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bootle Provincial Club last inspected?
Bootle Provincial Club was last inspected on 14 March 2019, more than 7 years 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 Provincial Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bootle Provincial Club compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Bootle Provincial Club holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Bootle Provincial Club 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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