Carlton Road Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Boston
Carlton Road Academy 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 15 June 2023, more than 3 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: Carlton Road Academy, Carlton Road, PE21 8QX
How it compares in Boston
That puts Carlton Road Academy 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% | ← Carlton Road Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Carlton Road Academy 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 Carlton Road Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Box Boston Ltd Other catering premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bridge House Independent School School/college/university | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Baltic Food Park Boston Limited Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| A Taste of Portugal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2021 |
| Baltic Food and Grocery Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2019 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Euro Drinks and Food Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Carlton Road Academy
What is Carlton Road Academy's food hygiene rating?
Carlton Road Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 15 June 2023.
Is Carlton Road Academy 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 Carlton Road Academy last inspected?
Carlton Road Academy was last inspected on 15 June 2023, more than 3 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 Carlton Road Academy?
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 Carlton Road Academy compare to other places in Boston?
90% of the 581 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Carlton Road Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Carlton Road Academy 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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