The Ivy Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Boston
The Ivy Farm Shop 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 21 February 2025, 16 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: Villa Lane, PE20 3NG
How it compares in Boston
That puts The Ivy Farm Shop 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 Ivy Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ivy Farm Shop 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 Ivy Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swineshead Pre-School Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Swineshead Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2018 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Swineshead Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Mon Ami Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Srey's Cambodian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| The Pink Whisk Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Swineshead Village Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2015 |
Questions about The Ivy Farm Shop
What is The Ivy Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Ivy Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 21 February 2025.
Is The Ivy Farm Shop 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 Ivy Farm Shop last inspected?
The Ivy Farm Shop was last inspected on 21 February 2025, 16 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 Ivy Farm Shop?
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 Ivy Farm Shop compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and The Ivy Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects The Ivy Farm Shop 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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