The Mallard Bar and Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Boston
The Mallard Bar and Lounge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Mallard Bar and Lounge was inspected on 25 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Mallard Westwood Lakes, Five House Lane, PE21 7JA
How this rating has changed
The Mallard Bar and Lounge was re-inspected on 25 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Boston
That puts The Mallard Bar and Lounge 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% | ← The Mallard Bar and Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Mallard Bar and Lounge 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 The Mallard Bar and Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2015 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bridge House Independent School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2019 |
| Bramley House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2018 |
| Bridge House Primary School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Boston PFS Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about The Mallard Bar and Lounge
What is The Mallard Bar and Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Mallard Bar and Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 25 June 2026.
Is The Mallard Bar and Lounge 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mallard Bar and Lounge last inspected?
The Mallard Bar and Lounge was last inspected on 25 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Boston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mallard Bar and Lounge?
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 The Mallard Bar and Lounge compare to other places in Boston?
90% of the 581 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and The Mallard Bar and Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects The Mallard Bar and Lounge 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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