Boston Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Anglesey
Boston Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2024, more than 2 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: Boston Arms, Hedsor Street, Holyhead, LL65 2NE
How it compares in Anglesey
That puts Boston Arms among the 686 places in Anglesey 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 | 686 | 90% | ← Boston Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 54 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 3 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 Boston Arms 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 Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong FU Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Caffi Mon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Lidl UK Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2022 |
| Edinburgh Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| M V Stena Adventurer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| M V Stena Estrid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bridge Stores Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Lotus Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Boston Arms
What is Boston Arms's food hygiene rating?
Boston Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Anglesey Council on 12 March 2024.
Is Boston Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Boston Arms last inspected?
Boston Arms was last inspected on 12 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Anglesey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boston Arms?
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 Boston Arms compare to other places in Anglesey?
90% of the 766 rated food businesses in Anglesey hold the top rating of 5, and Boston Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Anglesey Council inspects Boston Arms 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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