The Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Boston
The Cafe 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 16 February 2026, 4 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: Tesco, Westbridge Road, PE21 7JD
How it compares in Boston
That puts The Cafe 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% | ← The Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge House Independent School School/college/university | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2015 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bramley House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2018 |
| Bridge House Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Boston Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Boston West Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2017 |
| Boston West Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about The Cafe
What is The Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 16 February 2026.
Is The Cafe 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 The Cafe last inspected?
The Cafe was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Boston Council rather than by the business.
How does The Cafe compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and The Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects The Cafe 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Cafe is one of 27 rated food businesses in Wyberton. See every hygiene rating in Wyberton →
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