John Adams Way Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Boston
John Adams Way Service Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 May 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: John Adams Way, PE21 6TQ
How it compares in Boston
In Boston, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so John Adams Way Service Station sits behind roughly 520 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 520 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ← John Adams Way Service Station | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 John Adams Way Service Station 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 John Adams Way Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Boston Masonic Hall and Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Boston Snooker Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Boston Social Pigeon Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| Clarence House, Boston Caring Premises | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Chompp Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2020 |
| Bycrofts of Boston Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about John Adams Way Service Station
What is John Adams Way Service Station's food hygiene rating?
John Adams Way Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Boston Council on 18 May 2022.
Is John Adams Way Service Station safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was John Adams Way Service Station last inspected?
John Adams Way Service Station was last inspected on 18 May 2022, 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 John Adams Way Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does John Adams Way Service Station compare to other places in Boston?
90% of the 581 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, while John Adams Way Service Station holds a 4. 35 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects John Adams Way Service Station 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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