Spices World food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Boston
Spices World 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 30 October 2024, 20 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: 20 West Street, PE21 8QH
How it compares in Boston
That puts Spices World 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% | ← Spices World | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Spices World 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 Spices World, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Beira Alta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Boston Vape Center Ltd Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Drinks by Drury (Mobile) Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
| Bulgarian Spring Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Boston Sausage Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Boston Sausage (Hot Dog Stall) Mobile caterer | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2020 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2022 |
Questions about Spices World
What is Spices World's food hygiene rating?
Spices World has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Spices World 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 Spices World last inspected?
Spices World was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 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 Spices World?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Spices World compare to other places in Boston?
90% of the 581 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Spices World is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Spices World 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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