Central Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Boston
Central Market 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 7 July 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: 35 Horncastle Road, PE21 9JA
How it compares in Boston
That puts Central Market 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% | ← Central Market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Central Market 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 Central Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Food Park Boston Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2019 |
| Boston Fruit LTD Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Church Lounge Other catering premises | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Butterfly Hospice Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Bombay Club, Mombasa, Love Mumbai, Jasmine Royale, Hana Bay, ShakaZulu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Ashridge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Bismillah Food Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Boston High School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Central Market
What is Central Market's food hygiene rating?
Central Market has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 7 July 2025.
Is Central Market 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 Central Market last inspected?
Central Market was last inspected on 7 July 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 Central Market?
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 Central Market compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Central Market is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Central Market 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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