Boots UK Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Isle of Wight
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 21 August 2024, 22 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: Boots Chemist, 170 - 172 High Street, Ryde, PO33 2HW
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Boots UK Ltd among the 1,042 places in Isle of Wight holding top marks, 70% 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 | 1,042 | 70% | ← Boots UK Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 208 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace's Bakery Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Greenham Newsagents Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Aspire Ryde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Costa Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Laura Sadler Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Ape Vapes Ryde Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
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 Isle of Wight Council on 21 August 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 21 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isle of Wight 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 "very 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 Isle of Wight?
70% of the 1,479 rated food businesses in Isle of Wight hold the top rating of 5, and Boots UK Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight 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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Understanding this rating
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