Boots UK food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
Boots UK 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 4 December 2018, 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: 48 Orchard Street, Didcot, OX11 7LG
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Boots UK among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← Boots UK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Good
- 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 Boots UK 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 Boots UK, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLK Hse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Berro Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Nandos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Cook Trading Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Caprinos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Hotel Chocolat Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Broadway Local Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about Boots UK
What is Boots UK's food hygiene rating?
Boots UK has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 4 December 2018.
Is Boots UK 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 Boots UK last inspected?
Boots UK was last inspected on 4 December 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boots UK?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boots UK compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Boots UK is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Boots UK 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Boots UK is one of 39 rated food businesses in Didcot. See every hygiene rating in Didcot →
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