Linacre Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Linacre Local 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 March 2026, 3 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.
Address: 43 Linacre Lane, Bootle, L20 5AG
How it compares in Sefton
A 2 is rare: only 18 of 2,128 rated places in Sefton score this low, about one in 118. 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ← Linacre Local | |
| 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 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 Linacre Local 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 Linacre Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| 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 |
Questions about Linacre Local
What is Linacre Local's food hygiene rating?
Linacre Local has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Sefton Council on 23 March 2026.
Is Linacre Local 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 Linacre Local last inspected?
Linacre Local was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 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 Linacre Local?
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 Linacre Local compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Linacre Local holds a 2. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Linacre Local 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.sefton.gov.uk/
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