Aden Gulf News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Aden Gulf News holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 23 June 2026, 2 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.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Sefton score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Sefton ratings →
Address: 12 Linacre Lane, Bootle, L20 5AH
How this rating has changed
Aden Gulf News has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 23 June 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 June 2026 | 4 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Sefton
A 2 is rare: only 17 of 2,148 rated places in Sefton score this low, about one in 126. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,813 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 220 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ← Aden Gulf News | |
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 235 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Aden Gulf News the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Aden Gulf News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Alexandra's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bootle Caring Premises | 321 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 | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2019 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Baron's Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
Questions about Aden Gulf News
What is Aden Gulf News's food hygiene rating?
Aden Gulf News has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Sefton Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Aden Gulf News safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Aden Gulf News last inspected?
Aden Gulf News was last inspected on 23 June 2026, 2 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 Aden Gulf News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Aden Gulf News compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,148 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Aden Gulf News holds a 2. 17 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Aden Gulf News 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Sefton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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