St Mary's RC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Boston
St Mary's RC Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 September 2019, more than 6 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: St Marys Rc Primary School, Ashlawn Drive, PE21 9PX
How it compares in Boston
That puts St Mary's RC Primary School 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% | ← St Mary's RC Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Mary's RC Primary School 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 St Mary's RC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Lounge Other catering premises | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Ashridge Caring Premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Boston News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Boston Fruit LTD Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Boston Central Racing Pigeon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| Boston High School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Bombay Club, Mombasa, Love Mumbai, Jasmine Royale, Hana Bay, ShakaZulu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Central Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
Questions about St Mary's RC Primary School
What is St Mary's RC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's RC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 24 September 2019.
Is St Mary's RC Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Mary's RC Primary School last inspected?
St Mary's RC Primary School was last inspected on 24 September 2019, more than 6 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 St Mary's RC Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Mary's RC Primary School compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and St Mary's RC Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects St Mary's RC Primary School 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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