The Thatched Cottage food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Boston
The Thatched Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: Thatched Cottage Restaurant, Pools Lane, PE20 2EZ
How it compares in Boston
That puts The Thatched Cottage among the 511 places in Boston holding top marks, 88% 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 | 511 | 88% | ← The Thatched Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 36 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 62 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 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 The Thatched Cottage 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 The Thatched Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutterton Post Office Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2015 |
| Fanoggins Other catering premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Bramble Hall School/college/university | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Fourfields Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Sutterton Fourfields Primary School Wraparound Care School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Village Hall Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Sutterton Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Algarkirk Village Hall Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Thatched Cottage
What is The Thatched Cottage's food hygiene rating?
The Thatched Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 26 February 2026.
Is The Thatched Cottage 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Thatched Cottage last inspected?
The Thatched Cottage was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Boston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Thatched Cottage?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Thatched Cottage compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and The Thatched Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects The Thatched Cottage 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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