Butterwick Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Boston
Butterwick Pre-School 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 6 November 2025, 8 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: School Lane, PE22 0HU
How it compares in Boston
That puts Butterwick Pre-School 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% | ← Butterwick Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Butterwick Pre-School 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 Butterwick Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterwick School Pinchbeck Trust School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 371 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 May 2025 |
| Butterwick Village Hall Other catering premises | 391 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Butterwick Stores Retailers - other | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Butterwick Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| P J Stevens Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bull and Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Church View Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Butterwick Pre-School
What is Butterwick Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Butterwick Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Butterwick Pre-School 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 Butterwick Pre-School last inspected?
Butterwick Pre-School was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 Butterwick Pre-School?
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 Butterwick Pre-School compare to other places in Boston?
90% of the 581 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Butterwick Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Butterwick Pre-School 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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