Boots The Chemist Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Camden
Boots The 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 24 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 122 Holborn, EC1N 2TD
How it compares in Camden
That puts Boots The Chemist Ltd among the 1,993 places in Camden 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 | 1,993 | 59% | ← Boots The Chemist Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 The 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 The Chemist Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
Questions about Boots The Chemist Ltd
What is Boots The Chemist Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Boots The Chemist Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 24 March 2025.
Is Boots The 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 The Chemist Ltd last inspected?
Boots The Chemist Ltd was last inspected on 24 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boots The Chemist 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 The Chemist Ltd compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and Boots The Chemist Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Boots The 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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