Boots UK Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
Boots UK Limited 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 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 5 Tavern Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3AA
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Boots UK Limited among the 989 places in Ipswich holding top marks, 95% 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 | 989 | 95% | ← Boots UK Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Limited 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 Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berriges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2019 |
| Bonbon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Bacau European Food Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bacau European Food Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Audrey's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| American candy corner Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
Questions about Boots UK Limited
What is Boots UK Limited's food hygiene rating?
Boots UK Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Boots UK Limited 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 Limited last inspected?
Boots UK Limited was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ipswich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boots UK Limited?
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 Limited compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Boots UK Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Boots UK Limited 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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