Berry's Newsagents food hygiene rating
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Berry's Newsagents holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 28 April 2015, more than 11 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: Berry's News, 108-110 Fydell Street, PE21 8LF
How it compares in Boston
In Boston, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Berry's Newsagents 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% | ← Berry's Newsagents | |
| 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 Very 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 Berry's Newsagents 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 Berry's Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Food Park Boston Limited Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Bridge House Independent School School/college/university | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Carlton Road Youth Club Other catering premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2018 |
| Boston Belle Other catering premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Carlton Road Academy School/college/university | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Boston Lock Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2024 |
| Andys Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Cake Box Boston Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
Questions about Berry's Newsagents
What is Berry's Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Berry's Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Boston Council on 28 April 2015.
Is Berry's Newsagents 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Berry's Newsagents last inspected?
Berry's Newsagents was last inspected on 28 April 2015, more than 11 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 Berry's Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Berry's Newsagents compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, while Berry's Newsagents holds a 4. 36 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Berry's Newsagents 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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