Boots Chemist food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Boots Chemist 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 12 January 2017, more than 9 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: Saintfield Road, Breda, Castlereagh, BT8 6FX
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Boots Chemist among the 837 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City 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 | 837 | 92% | ← Boots Chemist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 Chemist 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 Chemist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcroft Unit Caring Premises | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Adult Residential Unit Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Annadale Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Ashvale Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Ashvale Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Ballynafeigh Methodist Community Meal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Aquinas Grammar School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Al Gelato Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Boots Chemist
What is Boots Chemist's food hygiene rating?
Boots Chemist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 12 January 2017.
Is Boots Chemist 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 Chemist last inspected?
Boots Chemist was last inspected on 12 January 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boots Chemist?
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 Chemist compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and Boots Chemist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Boots Chemist 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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