Boots UK food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
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
This is a fresh result: Boots UK was inspected on 31 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
85% of rated food businesses in Lewisham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Lewisham ratings →
Address: Unit 35, Lewisham Centre, London, SE13 7HB
How this rating has changed
Boots UK was re-inspected on 31 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Boots UK among the 1,252 places in Lewisham holding top marks, 63% 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 | 1,252 | 63% | ← Boots UK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 448 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 483 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Lounge Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| 3A Chinese Medicine Centre Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Aloha Off Licence Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Allwines Retailers - other | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 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 Lewisham Council on 31 July 2026.
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 31 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewisham 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 "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 Lewisham?
63% of the 1,999 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Boots UK is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham 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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