Boswells food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · South Cambridgeshire
Boswells holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 March 2022, 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: Bakery 17 High Street, Waterbeach, CB25 9JU
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Boswells among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← Boswells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 Boswells 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 Boswells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxtree Cottage Residential Home Caring Premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| One Stop Shop Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2021 |
| The White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 256 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2025 |
| Waterbeach Post Office Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Waterbeach Primary School School/college/university | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Waterbeach After School Play Scheme Caring Premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Waterbeach Community Playgroup Caring Premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Premier Wraparound Care at Caring Premises | 307 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 November 2021 |
Questions about Boswells
What is Boswells's food hygiene rating?
Boswells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 2 March 2022.
Is Boswells 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Boswells last inspected?
Boswells was last inspected on 2 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boswells?
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 Boswells compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Boswells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Boswells 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
Boswells is one of 28 rated food businesses in Waterbeach. See every hygiene rating in Waterbeach →
South Cambridgeshire inspects and rates 1,316 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Cambridgeshire →
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