Bootle Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Bootle Superstore holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 8 May 2024, more than 2 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: 203 Strand Road, Bootle, L20 3HJ
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Bootle Superstore 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 Superstore | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Superstore 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 Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2019 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Bootle Library Other catering premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
| Auroras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bootle Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Albion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Abbegale Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Bootle Superstore
What is Bootle Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Bootle Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sefton Council on 8 May 2024.
Is Bootle Superstore 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bootle Superstore last inspected?
Bootle Superstore was last inspected on 8 May 2024, more than 2 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 Superstore?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bootle Superstore compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Bootle Superstore holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Bootle Superstore 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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