Booths food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wyre
Booths holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 March 2024, more than 2 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: Cherestanc Square, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1EF
How it compares in Wyre
That puts Booths among the 564 places in Wyre 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 | 564 | 63% | ← Booths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 134 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Booths 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 Booths, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 28 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 July 2025 |
| Baby Blossoms Nursery Caring Premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Lulu-Js Vintage Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| The Velvet Carrot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Bier & Vinyl Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Thai Courtyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2024 |
| Sabza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about Booths
What is Booths's food hygiene rating?
Booths has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wyre Council on 1 March 2024.
Is Booths 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Booths last inspected?
Booths was last inspected on 1 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Booths?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Booths compare to other places in Wyre?
63% of the 902 rated food businesses in Wyre hold the top rating of 5, and Booths is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Council inspects Booths 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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Booths is one of 66 rated food businesses in Garstang. See every hygiene rating in Garstang →
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