Swineshead Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Boston
Swineshead Fish and Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2025, 14 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: South Street, PE20 3JD
How it compares in Boston
That puts Swineshead Fish and Chips 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% | ← Swineshead Fish and Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Swineshead Fish and Chips 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 Swineshead Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swineshead Institute Football Club Other catering premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2017 |
| Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Swineshead Village Store Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2015 |
| Swineshead St Mary's Prmiary School School/college/university | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2017 |
| Swineshead St. Mary's Breakfast Club School/college/university | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| The Pink Whisk Other catering premises | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Swineshead Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2018 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Swineshead Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about Swineshead Fish and Chips
What is Swineshead Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Swineshead Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Swineshead Fish and Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swineshead Fish and Chips last inspected?
Swineshead Fish and Chips was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 Swineshead Fish and Chips?
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 Swineshead Fish and Chips compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Swineshead Fish and Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Swineshead Fish and Chips 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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