The Little Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Boston
The Little Kitchen 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
The rating dates from 11 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 23 Wormgate, PE21 6NR
How it compares in Boston
That puts The Little Kitchen among the 511 places in Boston holding top marks, 88% 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 | 511 | 88% | ← The Little Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 36 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 62 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Little Kitchen 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 Little Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centrepoint Outreach Other catering premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Centenary Methodist Church Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Dunham's Butchers Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Bode LV Ltd Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2017 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2020 |
| Curtis of Lincoln Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Brew & Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about The Little Kitchen
What is The Little Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Little Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 11 October 2024.
Is The Little Kitchen 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 Little Kitchen last inspected?
The Little Kitchen was last inspected on 11 October 2024, 21 months 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 The Little Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Little Kitchen compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects The Little Kitchen 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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