Boston Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Boston
Boston Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 February 2016, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Boston Lodge, Browns Drove, PE20 3PX
How it compares in Boston
That puts Boston Lodge 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% | ← Boston Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Boston Lodge 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 Boston Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain's Abbey Parks Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Swineshead Pre-School Centre Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| De Rodes Self Service Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2021 |
| Four Winds Service Station Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2016 |
| The Ivy Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Manor Farm Shop Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Swineshead Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2018 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Swineshead Pharmacy Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about Boston Lodge
What is Boston Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Boston Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 22 February 2016.
Is Boston Lodge 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Boston Lodge last inspected?
Boston Lodge was last inspected on 22 February 2016, more than 10 years 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 Boston Lodge?
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 Boston Lodge compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Boston Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Boston Lodge 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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