Boots The Chemist
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Boots The Chemist is a retailers - other located at Boots The Chemist Ltd, Boots Co Plc, 125-127 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1BS, in the Medway local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Medway oversees 2,125 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Medway is 4.7 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Boots The Chemist?
Boots The Chemist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Medway.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Boots The Chemist last inspected?
Boots The Chemist was last inspected on 2026-02-18. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Boots The Chemist located?
Boots The Chemist is located at Boots The Chemist Ltd, Boots Co Plc, 125-127 High Street, Gillingham , ME7 1BS, in the Medway local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ME7 postcode area.