Boots UK Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chelmsford
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 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 43 High Chelmer, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1DD
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Boots UK Ltd among the 1,327 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← Boots UK Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu /Mimis Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Baan Noodle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Caribbean Flavours Other catering premises | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| A Batch From Home Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Bark And Ember Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bubbles Bar Caring Premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
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 Chelmsford Council on 4 December 2024.
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 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boots UK Ltd compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Boots UK Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford 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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