Caffe Nero food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Boston
Caffe Nero 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 20 February 2020, more than 6 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: Caffe Nero, 12 Strait Bargate, PE21 6LR
How it compares in Boston
That puts Caffe Nero 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% | ← Caffe Nero | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Caffe Nero 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 Caffe Nero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis of Lincoln Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Brew & Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Captain Cod Fish and Chip Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Centenary Methodist Church Other catering premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Dunham's Butchers Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Dough Express Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Delfino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Caffe Nero
What is Caffe Nero's food hygiene rating?
Caffe Nero has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 20 February 2020.
Is Caffe Nero 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 Caffe Nero last inspected?
Caffe Nero was last inspected on 20 February 2020, more than 6 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 Caffe Nero?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caffe Nero compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Caffe Nero is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Caffe Nero 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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