Thomas Middlecott Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Boston
Thomas Middlecott Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Thomas Middlecott Academy, Edinburgh Drive, PE20 1JS
How it compares in Boston
That puts Thomas Middlecott Academy 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% | ← Thomas Middlecott Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Thomas Middlecott Academy 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 Thomas Middlecott Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| The Paddock Mobile caterer | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| One Stop Store Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2018 |
| The Old King's Head Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| The Merry Monk Convenience Store (Premier) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Kirton Pizza and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Jhay Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about Thomas Middlecott Academy
What is Thomas Middlecott Academy's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Middlecott Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Thomas Middlecott Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thomas Middlecott Academy last inspected?
Thomas Middlecott Academy was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 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 Thomas Middlecott Academy?
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 Thomas Middlecott Academy compare to other places in Boston?
90% of the 581 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Thomas Middlecott Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Thomas Middlecott Academy 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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