Pilgrims Local Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Boston
Pilgrims Local Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 August 2025, 10 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: 3-4 Market Place, PE21 6NN
How it compares in Boston
In Boston, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Pilgrims Local Convenience Store sits behind roughly 511 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 511 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 36 | 6% | ← Pilgrims Local Convenience Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Pilgrims Local Convenience Store 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 Pilgrims Local Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| D & F Bulgarian Food Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Alford Fish Sales Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
| Church Keys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Captain Cod Fish and Chip Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bulgarian Spring Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2019 |
| Drinks by Drury (Mobile) Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
| Brew & Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Pilgrims Local Convenience Store
What is Pilgrims Local Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Pilgrims Local Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Boston Council on 19 August 2025.
Is Pilgrims Local Convenience Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pilgrims Local Convenience Store last inspected?
Pilgrims Local Convenience Store was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 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 Pilgrims Local Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pilgrims Local Convenience Store compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, while Pilgrims Local Convenience Store holds a 4. 36 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Pilgrims Local Convenience Store 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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