Food Hygiene Ratings for Boots The Chemist

140 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 5.0/5.

140
Locations
5.0/5
Average Rating
100.0%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good100.0%46
Good0.0%0
Satisfactory0.0%0
Improvement Needed0.0%0
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Boots The Chemist has 140 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 5.0 out of 5. This is above the national average of 4.6/5, indicating strong food hygiene standards across the chain.

Of all rated locations, 100.0% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 0.0% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.

Ratings vary by location — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has the lowest average rating for Boots The Chemist while Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Westminster175.0/5
Highland120.0/5
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole55.0/5
Fife50.0/5
Birmingham45.0/5
Eastbourne45.0/5
South Lanarkshire40.0/5
Aberdeen City30.0/5
Doncaster35.0/5
Dundee City30.0/5

Frequently asked questions

What is Boots The Chemist's average food hygiene rating?+

Boots The Chemist has an average food hygiene rating of 5.0 out of 5 across 140 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.6/5.

How many Boots The Chemist locations have a rating of 5?+

There are currently 46 Boots The Chemist locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 100.0% of all rated branches.

Which Boots The Chemist has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Boots The Chemist locations are in areas like Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. There are 0 locations rated 0 or 1, indicating they require urgent or major improvement. Always check the specific rating of the branch you plan to visit.

Data from official government food safety agencies