The New Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Boston
The New Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 August 2025, 10 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: New Inn, Pen Street, PE21 6TF
How it compares in Boston
In Boston, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The New Inn sits behind roughly 511 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 511 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 36 | 6% | ← The New Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 New Inn 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 New Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Social Pigeon Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| Clarence House, Boston Caring Premises | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Boston Snooker Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Eagles Fish and Chips Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Boston Central Racing Pigeon Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| Boston Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Boston Masonic Hall and Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bismillah Food Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about The New Inn
What is The New Inn's food hygiene rating?
The New Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Boston Council on 18 August 2025.
Is The New Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The New Inn last inspected?
The New Inn was last inspected on 18 August 2025, 10 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 New Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The New Inn compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, while The New Inn holds a 4. 36 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects The New Inn 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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