Boston Bowl & Playtowers food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Boston
Boston Bowl & Playtowers 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 15 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Boston Playtowers Ltd, Rochford Tower Lane, PE21 9RH
How it compares in Boston
That puts Boston Bowl & Playtowers 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 Bowl & Playtowers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bowl & Playtowers 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 Bowl & Playtowers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobbies Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Boston Food Park Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Burton House & Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Questions about Boston Bowl & Playtowers
What is Boston Bowl & Playtowers's food hygiene rating?
Boston Bowl & Playtowers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 15 November 2024.
Is Boston Bowl & Playtowers 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 Boston Bowl & Playtowers last inspected?
Boston Bowl & Playtowers was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 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 Boston Bowl & Playtowers?
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 Bowl & Playtowers compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Boston Bowl & Playtowers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Boston Bowl & Playtowers 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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