Plovdiv & Sliven food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Boston
Plovdiv & Sliven 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
This is a fresh result: Plovdiv & Sliven was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: 48 Market Place, PE21 6NF
How it compares in Boston
That puts Plovdiv & Sliven 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% | ← Plovdiv & Sliven | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Plovdiv & Sliven 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 Plovdiv & Sliven, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Cod Fish and Chip Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Church Keys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Alford Fish Sales Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
| Brew & Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| D & F Bulgarian Food Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2020 |
| Curtis of Lincoln Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2019 |
Questions about Plovdiv & Sliven
What is Plovdiv & Sliven's food hygiene rating?
Plovdiv & Sliven has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Plovdiv & Sliven 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 Plovdiv & Sliven last inspected?
Plovdiv & Sliven was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month 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 Plovdiv & Sliven?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plovdiv & Sliven compare to other places in Boston?
90% of the 594 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Plovdiv & Sliven is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Plovdiv & Sliven 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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