Boots UK Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
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 31 July 2025, 11 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: 56 - 62 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BW
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Boots UK Ltd among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,136 | 82% | ← Boots UK Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2020 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| BBs Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo - Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Appamma Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Bliss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Cafe Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
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 Maidstone Council on 31 July 2025.
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 31 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
How does Boots UK Ltd compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Boots UK Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone 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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