Boots The Chemists food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Broxbourne
Boots The Chemists 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 29 December 2022, more than 3 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Broxbourne score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Broxbourne ratings →
Address: Boots UK Ltd 81 The Pavilion, High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7BZ
How it compares in Broxbourne
That puts Boots The Chemists among the 613 places in Broxbourne holding top marks, 91% 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 | 613 | 91% | ← Boots The Chemists | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 195 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 The Chemists 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
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDD Best Deutsche D?ner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Bsherie African Mart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Ajs Express Ltd Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| B & G Afro Caribbean Food Specialist Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Best Grocery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Atalian World Servest Co C/O Tescodot.com Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Boots The Chemists
What is Boots The Chemists's food hygiene rating?
Boots The Chemists has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxbourne Council on 29 December 2022.
Is Boots The Chemists 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 The Chemists last inspected?
Boots The Chemists was last inspected on 29 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxbourne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boots The Chemists?
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 The Chemists compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 673 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Boots The Chemists is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects Boots The Chemists 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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