Boots Chemist Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Enfield
Boots Chemist Ltd 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 21 September 2023, 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: 78 Chase Side, London, N14 5PH
How it compares in Enfield
That puts Boots Chemist Ltd among the 1,248 places in Enfield holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,248 | 59% | ← Boots Chemist Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 442 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 227 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 97 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 260 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 Chemist Ltd 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 Chemist Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Ashmole Academy Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Alan Pullinger Playgroup Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Alan Pullinger Youth Cntr Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Avenue Road Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2025 |
| Autumn Gardens Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Bar Cafeteria Cibo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Boots Chemist Ltd
What is Boots Chemist Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Boots Chemist Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Enfield Council on 21 September 2023.
Is Boots Chemist Ltd 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 Chemist Ltd last inspected?
Boots Chemist Ltd was last inspected on 21 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Enfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boots Chemist Ltd?
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 Chemist Ltd compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, and Boots Chemist Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects Boots Chemist Ltd 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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