Boots UK food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
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 17 April 2025, 14 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: Unit 5, Epping Forest Shopping Park, Langston Road, IG10 3FT
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Boots UK among the 760 places in Epping Forest holding top marks, 84% 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 | 760 | 84% | ← Boots UK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Eat In House Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Fabio's Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Crate Coffee Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Epping Forest Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Broadway Fried Chicken & Pizza Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Bambino City Loughton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
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 Epping Forest Council on 17 April 2025.
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 17 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epping Forest 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 "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boots UK compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Boots UK is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest 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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