The Moon Under Water food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Boston
The Moon Under Water holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 February 2026, 4 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: The Moon Under Water, 6 High Street, PE21 8SH
How it compares in Boston
That puts The Moon Under Water 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% | ← The Moon Under Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Moon Under Water 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 The Moon Under Water, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Sausage Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Boston Sausage (Hot Dog Stall) Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Bulgarian Spring Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Drinks by Drury (Mobile) Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
| Cafe Beira Alta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Blackfriars Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| D & F Bulgarian Food Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Alford Fish Sales Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
Questions about The Moon Under Water
What is The Moon Under Water's food hygiene rating?
The Moon Under Water has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 16 February 2026.
Is The Moon Under Water 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Moon Under Water last inspected?
The Moon Under Water was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 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 The Moon Under Water?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Moon Under Water compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and The Moon Under Water is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects The Moon Under Water 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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