Boots the Chemist food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Boots the Chemist 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 9 April 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: Units 10 And 11 Wheatley Hall Retail Centre Wheatley Hall Road, Wheatley, Doncaster, DN2 4PE
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts Boots the Chemist among the 1,867 places in Doncaster holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,867 | 73% | ← Boots the Chemist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 264 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 the Chemist 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 Chemist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Confection Affection, Unit 40 Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Costa @ Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Astrabound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Cumberland Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2024 |
| Brew Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Clever Clogs Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Boots the Chemist
What is Boots the Chemist's food hygiene rating?
Boots the Chemist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 9 April 2024.
Is Boots the Chemist 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 Chemist last inspected?
Boots the Chemist was last inspected on 9 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boots the Chemist?
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 the Chemist compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and Boots the Chemist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Boots the Chemist 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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