Boots food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
Boots 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
This is a fresh result: Boots was inspected on 28 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
76% of rated food businesses in Wigan score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wigan ratings →
Address: 29-31 Bradshawgate, Leigh, WN7 4NB
How this rating has changed
Boots was re-inspected on 28 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Boots among the 1,272 places in Wigan holding top marks, 54% 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 | 1,272 | 54% | ← Boots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 521 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 376 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 118 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 69 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 223 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhalgh's Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bro Mini Market Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Bake and Shake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Bakers Dozen Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Bumblebees Adventures Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Leigh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Bond Street Brewing Company Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Boots
What is Boots's food hygiene rating?
Boots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 28 August 2026.
Is Boots 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 last inspected?
Boots was last inspected on 28 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wigan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boots?
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 compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,359 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Boots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Boots 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Boots is one of 398 rated food businesses in Leigh. See every hygiene rating in Leigh →
Wigan inspects and rates 2,582 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wigan →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.wigan.gov.uk/
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