Derek Meeds Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Boston
Derek Meeds Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 May 2017, more than 9 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: Hill House Farm, Ferry Lane, PE20 3SS
How it compares in Boston
That puts Derek Meeds Foods 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% | ← Derek Meeds Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Derek Meeds Foods 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 Derek Meeds Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Lincolnshire Farm Schools School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Clover Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 August 2025 |
| Langrick Bridge Stores Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2015 |
| Brothertoft Village Hall Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Gipsey Bridge Primary School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2019 |
| Gipsey Bridge Preschool School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Treat House UK Other catering premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
Questions about Derek Meeds Foods
What is Derek Meeds Foods's food hygiene rating?
Derek Meeds Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 2 May 2017.
Is Derek Meeds Foods 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Derek Meeds Foods last inspected?
Derek Meeds Foods was last inspected on 2 May 2017, more than 9 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 Derek Meeds Foods?
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 Derek Meeds Foods compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Derek Meeds Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Derek Meeds Foods 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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