Boots The Chemists Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Boots The Chemists 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 22 February 2010, more than 16 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: 631 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9SU
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Boots The Chemists Ltd among the 5,380 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Boots The Chemists Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Chemists 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 Chemists Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilash Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Aladdins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Aladdins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Big Johns Franchise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| B S B Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2010 |
| A1 Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
| Amethyst Cakes Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2014 |
Questions about Boots The Chemists Ltd
What is Boots The Chemists Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Boots The Chemists Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 22 February 2010.
Is Boots The Chemists 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 Chemists Ltd last inspected?
Boots The Chemists Ltd was last inspected on 22 February 2010, more than 16 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boots The Chemists Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Chemists Ltd compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Boots The Chemists Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Boots The Chemists 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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