Boots UK Ltd

Bolton

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Boots UK Ltd scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 7 August 2025 by Bolton.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Boots UK Ltd, from August 2010 to August 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2010 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Boots UK Ltd.

Food hygiene rating history for Boots UK Ltd
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
13 August 2010	5 / 5	Very good
7 August 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

Boots UK Ltd in Bolton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Gates,
Mealhouse Lane,
Bolton,
BL1 1DF

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Boots UK Ltd. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Boots UK Ltd?

Food hygiene at Boots UK Ltd is inspected by Bolton, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.bolton.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Boots UK Ltd

What is Boots UK Ltd’s food hygiene rating?

Boots UK Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 7 August 2025.

When was Boots UK Ltd last inspected?

Boots UK Ltd was last inspected by Bolton on 7 August 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.