Boots The Chemists food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
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 7 March 2012, more than 14 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: Terminal 3 Manchester Airport, Ringway Road, Manchester, M90 3BB
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Boots The Chemists 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 The Chemists | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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
The closest food businesses to Boots The Chemists, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| Bar MCR Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2012 |
| Amber Alehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Central Production Unit (Food Quarter) Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Accent Catering Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 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 Manchester Council on 7 March 2012.
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 7 March 2012, more than 14 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 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 Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Boots The Chemists is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester 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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