Boston PFS food hygiene rating
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Boston PFS 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 19 June 2025, 12 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: 118 Sleaford Road, PE21 7PE
How it compares in Boston
That puts Boston PFS 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% | ← Boston PFS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Boston PFS 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 Boston PFS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Elmwood House Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Boston Indoor Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Boston West Academy School/college/university | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2017 |
| Boston West Children's Centre Caring Premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Boston Squash Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Bridge House Independent School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Boston PFS
What is Boston PFS's food hygiene rating?
Boston PFS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 19 June 2025.
Is Boston PFS 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 Boston PFS last inspected?
Boston PFS was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 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 Boston PFS?
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 Boston PFS compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Boston PFS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Boston PFS 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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