Boots UK Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Boots UK 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 11 April 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: Boots Company Plc, 18 Sycamore Road, Amersham, HP6 5DR
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Boots UK Ltd among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Boots UK Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 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 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 UK Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2016 |
| KOYO Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Harris & Hoole Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retail Limited Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2012 |
| Master Chef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
Questions about Boots UK Ltd
What is Boots UK Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Boots UK Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 11 April 2012.
Is Boots UK 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 UK Ltd last inspected?
Boots UK Ltd was last inspected on 11 April 2012, more than 14 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boots UK Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boots UK Ltd compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Boots UK Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Boots UK 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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