A Taste of Portugal food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Boston
A Taste of Portugal holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2021, more than 4 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: 2 James Street, PE21 8RF
How it compares in Boston
That puts A Taste of Portugal 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% | ← A Taste of Portugal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 A Taste of Portugal 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 A Taste of Portugal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Food and Grocery Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2019 |
| Euro Drinks and Food Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Diva's Cakes Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Amsterdam Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Boston Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Afro-Caribbean Mini Market Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2017 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| A W Curtis and Sons Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about A Taste of Portugal
What is A Taste of Portugal's food hygiene rating?
A Taste of Portugal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 22 September 2021.
Is A Taste of Portugal 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A Taste of Portugal last inspected?
A Taste of Portugal was last inspected on 22 September 2021, more than 4 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 A Taste of Portugal?
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 A Taste of Portugal compare to other places in Boston?
90% of the 581 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and A Taste of Portugal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects A Taste of Portugal 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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