Boston Clipper food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
Boston Clipper holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 March 2020, more than 6 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: College Street, Northampton, Nn1 2qp, NN1 2QP
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Boston Clipper sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ← Boston Clipper | |
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Boston Clipper 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 Boston Clipper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Balti Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Ambe Supermarket Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Albert J Ramsbottom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| 7Bone Burger Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
Questions about Boston Clipper
What is Boston Clipper's food hygiene rating?
Boston Clipper has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 13 March 2020.
Is Boston Clipper safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Boston Clipper last inspected?
Boston Clipper was last inspected on 13 March 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boston Clipper?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Boston Clipper compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Boston Clipper holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Boston Clipper 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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