Stump and Candle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Boston
Stump and Candle 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 1 August 2022, more than 3 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: Stump And Candle, Market Place, PE21 6NF
How it compares in Boston
That puts Stump and Candle 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% | ← Stump and Candle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Stump and Candle 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 Stump and Candle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Cod Fish and Chip Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Church Keys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Alford Fish Sales Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
| D & F Bulgarian Food Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Brew & Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2019 |
| Dough Express Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2020 |
Questions about Stump and Candle
What is Stump and Candle's food hygiene rating?
Stump and Candle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 1 August 2022.
Is Stump and Candle 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 Stump and Candle last inspected?
Stump and Candle was last inspected on 1 August 2022, more than 3 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 Stump and Candle?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stump and Candle compare to other places in Boston?
90% of the 581 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Stump and Candle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Stump and Candle 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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