Boots food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
Boots 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 6 July 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.
87% of rated food businesses in Rochdale score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Rochdale ratings →
Address: Unit 7 Riverside Walk, Rochdale, OL16 1BE
How this rating has changed
Boots was re-inspected on 6 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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 Rochdale
That puts Boots among the 1,110 places in Rochdale holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,110 | 73% | ← Boots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 49 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 59 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 394 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Grande Abaco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2026 |
| Caring and Sharing Hub Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Candy Kabin Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2026 |
| A2z African Store Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Atlanta Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about Boots
What is Boots's food hygiene rating?
Boots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 6 July 2026.
Is Boots 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 last inspected?
Boots was last inspected on 6 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boots?
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 compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,514 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Boots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Boots 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
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