European Food and Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Boston
European Food and Wine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2018, more than 7 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: European Food And Wine, 15 High Street, PE21 8SH
How it compares in Boston
That puts European Food and Wine among the 520 places in Boston holding top marks, 90% 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 | 520 | 90% | ← European Food and Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 57 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 European Food and Wine 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Sausage Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
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| Boston Vape Center Ltd Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
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| D & F Bulgarian Food Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
Questions about European Food and Wine
What is European Food and Wine's food hygiene rating?
European Food and Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 1 October 2018.
Is European Food and Wine 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was European Food and Wine last inspected?
European Food and Wine was last inspected on 1 October 2018, more than 7 years 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 European Food and Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does European Food and Wine compare to other places in Boston?
90% of the 581 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and European Food and Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects European Food and Wine 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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