The Chain Bridge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Boston
The Chain Bridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 June 2026, 3 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Boston score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Boston ratings →
Address: The Chain Bridge, Swineshead Road, PE21 7JE
How it compares in Boston
That puts The Chain Bridge among the 536 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 | 536 | 90% | ← The Chain Bridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Chain Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2015 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bridge House Independent School School/college/university | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Bramley House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2018 |
| Bridge House Primary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Boston Indoor Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Boston West Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2017 |
| Boston West Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about The Chain Bridge
What is The Chain Bridge's food hygiene rating?
The Chain Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 5 June 2026.
Is The Chain Bridge 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Chain Bridge last inspected?
The Chain Bridge was last inspected on 5 June 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Boston Council rather than by the business.
How does The Chain Bridge compare to other places in Boston?
90% of the 594 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and The Chain Bridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects The Chain Bridge 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Chain Bridge is one of 28 rated food businesses in Wyberton. See every hygiene rating in Wyberton →
Boston inspects and rates 639 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Boston →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.boston.gov.uk/
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