Boston Delicatessen food hygiene rating
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Boston Delicatessen 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 19 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 Deli, 102 Skirbeck Road, PE21 6DG
How it compares in Boston
That puts Boston Delicatessen 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 Delicatessen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Delicatessen 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 Delicatessen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Boston Nursery School School/college/university | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Boston Endeavour Academy School/college/university | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Boston Grammar School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Divin Napoletan Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Black Jacks Bars Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Aronia UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2019 |
| Bode No. 92 Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Boston Delicatessen
What is Boston Delicatessen's food hygiene rating?
Boston Delicatessen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 19 November 2024.
Is Boston Delicatessen 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 Boston Delicatessen last inspected?
Boston Delicatessen was last inspected on 19 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 Delicatessen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Delicatessen compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Boston Delicatessen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Boston Delicatessen 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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