Boots The Chemists food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
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
This is a fresh result: Boots The Chemists was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ground Floor Commercial Unit 1 To 2 Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1FT
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Boots The Chemists among the 2,116 places in Cardiff holding top marks, 70% 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 | 2,116 | 70% | ← Boots The Chemists | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 255 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 416 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey 5040 Broadcasting House Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Be at One Other catering premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Barbara's Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| BBQ Xiang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bill's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 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 Cardiff Council on 28 May 2026.
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 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff 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 "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 Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Boots The Chemists is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff 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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