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Artisan Bakery food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Boston

Artisan Bakery 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 3 January 2020, more than 6 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: 35 West Street, PE21 8QN

How it compares in Boston

That puts Artisan Bakery 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.

Every rated food business in Boston
5 out of 5 520 90% ← Artisan Bakery
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

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 Artisan Bakery 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 Artisan Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Bargain Buys Retailers - other 21 yards away 5 - Very good 27 April 2022
A W Curtis and Sons Retailers - other 57 yards away 5 - Very good 23 June 2025
Antalya Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 57 yards away 5 - Very good 4 December 2024
Bocian Deli Ltd Retailers - other 57 yards away 5 - Very good 8 June 2026
Bombay Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 57 yards away 5 - Very good 28 January 2026
Boston Vape Center Ltd Retailers - other 97 yards away 5 - Very good 25 June 2026
Drinks by Drury (Mobile) Retailers - other 104 yards away 5 - Very good 11 August 2022
Cafe Beira Alta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 116 yards away 5 - Very good 6 November 2025

Questions about Artisan Bakery

What is Artisan Bakery's food hygiene rating?

Artisan Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 3 January 2020.

Is Artisan Bakery 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 Artisan Bakery last inspected?

Artisan Bakery was last inspected on 3 January 2020, more than 6 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 Artisan Bakery?

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 Artisan Bakery compare to other places in Boston?

90% of the 581 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Artisan Bakery is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Boston Council inspects Artisan Bakery 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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