Boots the Chemist food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Boots the Chemist 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 July 2005, more than 20 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: Boots The Chemist, 14-16 The Parade, Minehead, TA24 5UG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Boots the Chemist among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Boots the Chemist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Chemist 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 the Chemist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2012 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2016 |
| Micawbers Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Exmoor Food & Crafts Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2018 |
| Oggy Oggy Pasty Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Blenheim Gardens Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Master Candy Other catering premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
Questions about Boots the Chemist
What is Boots the Chemist's food hygiene rating?
Boots the Chemist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 18 July 2005.
Is Boots the Chemist 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 Chemist last inspected?
Boots the Chemist was last inspected on 18 July 2005, more than 20 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boots the Chemist?
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 Chemist compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Boots the Chemist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Boots the Chemist 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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