The Mooring's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Boston
The Mooring's Cafe 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 12 June 2024, more than 2 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: Cafe The Moorings, Main Road, PE20 2DB
How it compares in Boston
That puts The Mooring's Cafe 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 Mooring's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Mooring's Cafe 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 Mooring's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosdyke Playing Field & Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| The Ship Inn (Fosdyke) Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| BP MFG Londis Sutterton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Burger King Sutterton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Pinchin's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Budgens Sutterton Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| McDonald's Sutterton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Sutterton Roadside Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about The Mooring's Cafe
What is The Mooring's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Mooring's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 12 June 2024.
Is The Mooring's Cafe 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 Mooring's Cafe last inspected?
The Mooring's Cafe was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 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 The Mooring's Cafe?
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 The Mooring's Cafe compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and The Mooring's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects The Mooring's Cafe 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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