Boots UK food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
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 9 May 2023, 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.
Address: Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Airside, Ringway Road, Manchester, M90 4AX
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Boots UK among the 3,683 places in Manchester holding top marks, 71% 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 | 3,683 | 71% | ← Boots UK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Alehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Bar MCR Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2012 |
| Aspire Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2012 |
| Central Production Unit (Food Quarter) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Accent Catering Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
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 Manchester Council on 9 May 2023.
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 9 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester 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 Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Boots UK is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester 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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Understanding this rating
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