The Merry Monk Convenience Store (Premier) food hygiene rating
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The Merry Monk Convenience Store (Premier) 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 28 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 4-6 Willington Road, PE20 1EH
How it compares in Boston
That puts The Merry Monk Convenience Store (Premier) 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 Merry Monk Convenience Store (Premier) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Merry Monk Convenience Store (Premier) 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 Merry Monk Convenience Store (Premier), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old King's Head Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Middlecott House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Kirton Pizza and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
| Jhay Stores Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Golden Fryer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 November 2024 |
| Kirton Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 29 January 2026 |
| Chilli Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| The Codfather Takeaway/sandwich shop | 206 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about The Merry Monk Convenience Store (Premier)
What is The Merry Monk Convenience Store (Premier)'s food hygiene rating?
The Merry Monk Convenience Store (Premier) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 28 May 2025.
Is The Merry Monk Convenience Store (Premier) 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 The Merry Monk Convenience Store (Premier) last inspected?
The Merry Monk Convenience Store (Premier) was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 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 Merry Monk Convenience Store (Premier)?
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 Merry Monk Convenience Store (Premier) compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and The Merry Monk Convenience Store (Premier) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects The Merry Monk Convenience Store (Premier) 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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