The Boathouse@Boulters Lock food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Windsor and Maidenhead
The Boathouse@Boulters Lock holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 October 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Boathouse At Boulters Lock, Boulters Lock Island, Maidenhead, SL6 8PE
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
That puts The Boathouse@Boulters Lock among the 1,047 places in Windsor and Maidenhead 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 | 1,047 | 82% | ← The Boathouse@Boulters Lock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 324 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Boathouse@Boulters Lock 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 Boathouse@Boulters Lock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claires Court Senior Boys School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2022 |
| Boulters Lock Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Asda Express Maidenhead - Bridge Road PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| A4 Local Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bridge Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Chocolate Heaven Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2022 |
Questions about The Boathouse@Boulters Lock
What is The Boathouse@Boulters Lock's food hygiene rating?
The Boathouse@Boulters Lock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 26 October 2021.
Is The Boathouse@Boulters Lock 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Boathouse@Boulters Lock last inspected?
The Boathouse@Boulters Lock was last inspected on 26 October 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Windsor and Maidenhead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Boathouse@Boulters Lock?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Boathouse@Boulters Lock compare to other places in Windsor and Maidenhead?
82% of the 1,284 rated food businesses in Windsor and Maidenhead hold the top rating of 5, and The Boathouse@Boulters Lock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects The Boathouse@Boulters Lock 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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