Jhay Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Boston
Jhay Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 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: Jhay Stores, 8 High Street, PE20 1EG
How it compares in Boston
That puts Jhay Stores 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% | ← Jhay Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Jhay Stores 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 Jhay Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirton Pizza and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
| Golden Fryer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| The Old King's Head Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Chilli Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Kirton Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 29 January 2026 |
| The Codfather Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2018 |
| Four Seasons Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Jhay Stores
What is Jhay Stores's food hygiene rating?
Jhay Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 9 October 2024.
Is Jhay Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jhay Stores last inspected?
Jhay Stores was last inspected on 9 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 Jhay Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jhay Stores compare to other places in Boston?
90% of the 581 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Jhay Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Jhay Stores 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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